SATO EUROPE

SATO BARCODE
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE

For Enhanced Printer Models

SATO EUROPE
Im Hülsenfeld 13
40721 Hilden
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)2103 9592-0
Fax.: +49 (0)2103 55322
Issued February 2001
 Thank you for purchasing a SATO product.
This manual describes the instructions of control commands
when labels are issued by a SATO printer.
Please read the manual that comes with the printer before using
the printer.

February 2001
SATO

• No part of this manual may be reproduced without prior written

permission.
• SATO does not assume responsibility for any errors or inaccu-
racies that may appear in this manual.
• The information in this manual is subject to change without prior
notice.
Contents
1. Overview ..................................................................................... 1
1.1 About SBPL ........................................................................ 1
1.2 About this manual ............................................................... 1
1.3 Command Composition ...................................................... 2
1.4 Conventional Command Structure ...................................... 3
1.5 Target Printer Models ......................................................... 5
2. Basic Commands ....................................................................... 7
2.1 Installation of SBPL ............................................................ 7
2.2 Overview of SBPL .............................................................. 8
2.3 SBPL Printer Configuration ...............................................11
2.4 SBPL Command Tutorial .................................................. 16
Tutorial 1. Creating a simple label .................................... 17
Tutorial 2. Printing and Rotating Font ............................... 19
Tutorial 3. Frame Overlay Registration and Searching .... 21
2.5 SBPL Basic Command Reference ................................... 22
ESC+A Data Send Start Specification ........................ 23
ESC+Z Data Send End Specification ......................... 24
ESC+Q Print Number Specification ............................ 25
ESC+H Print Horizontal Position Specification ........... 26
ESC+V Print Vertical Position Specification ............... 27
ESC+P Character Pitch Specification ........................ 28
ESC+L Enlargement Specification ............................. 29
ESC+E Automatic Line Feed Specification ................ 30
ESC+% Rotation Specification (Start point fixing) ....... 31
ESC+XU XU Font Specification
(Basic Size 5 x 9 dots) .................................. 33
ESC+XS XS Font Specification
(Basic Size 17 x 17 dots) .............................. 34
ESC+XM XM Font Specification
(Basic Size 24 x 24 dots) .............................. 35
ESC+XB XB Font Specification
(Basic Size 48 x 48 dots) .............................. 36
ESC+XL XL Font Specification
(Basic Size 48 x 48 dots) .............................. 37

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 ESC+U U Font Specification
(Basic Size 5 x 9 dots) ................................... 38
ESC+S S Font Specification
(Basic Size 8 x 15 dots) ................................. 39
ESC+M M Font Specification
(Basic Size 13 x 20 dots) ............................... 40
ESC+WB WB Font Specification
(Basic Size 18 x 30 dots) ............................... 41
ESC+WL WL Font Specification
(Basic Size 28 x 52 dots) ............................... 42
ESC+OA OCR-A Font ................................................... 43
ESC+OB OCR-B Font ................................................... 44
ESC+$ Outline Font Shape Specification .................. 45
ESC+$= Outline Font Print Specification ..................... 46
ESC+RD CG Font Specification .................................... 47
ESC+B Barcode Specification (Ratio 1:3) .................. 49
ESC+BC CODE93 Barcode Specification .................... 51
ESC+BG CODE128 Barcode Specification .................. 52
ESC+BI UCC/EAN-128 Specification .......................... 53
ESC+BP Postnet Specification ..................................... 55
ESC+BF Bookland Specification .................................. 56
ESC+D Barcode Specification (Ratio 1:2) .................. 57
ESC+D&
ESC+d Barcode Specification
(Selection of a description character) ............ 59
ESC+BD Barcode Specification (Ratio 2:5) .................. 60
ESC+BT Barcode Ratio Registration Specification ...... 62
ESC+BW Barcode Ratio Registration Print Specification 63
ESC+FW Lines and Boxes Print Specification .............. 65
ESC+( Reverse Print Specification ........................... 67
ESC+J Journal Print Specification ............................. 69
ESC+G Graphic Print Specification ............................ 70
ESC+GP PCX File Print Specification ........................... 72
ESC+GM BMP File Print Specification .......................... 73
ESC+0 Part Editing Function Specification ................ 74
ESC+WD Copy within a label (Part Copy) Specification 76
ESC+F Sequential Number Print Specification .......... 78

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ESC+PS Proportional Pitch Specification ..................... 79
ESC+PR Proportional Pitch Cancel Specification ........ 80
ESC+& Form Overlay Registration Specification ....... 81
ESC+/ Form Overlay Recall Specification ................ 82
ESC+ID Job ID Number Specification ......................... 83
ESC+WK Job Name Specification ................................. 84
ESC+NUL (~)Multi Cut Specification ................................ 85
ESC+~A Cut Number Unit Specification ...................... 86
ESC+~B Cut Operation Specification ........................... 87
ESC+A1 Label Size Specification ................................ 88
ESC+CS Print Speed Specification .............................. 90
ESC+#E Print Darkness Specification ......................... 92
ESC+PG Printer Operation Registration ....................... 93
ESC+A3 Start Point Correction Specification ............... 97
ESC+* Clear Specification ........................................ 99
ESC+FC Font Delete Specification ............................ 100
ESC+@ Off-line Specification ................................... 101
ESC+2S Two Color Print Area Specification .............. 102
ESC+PO Offset Specification ..................................... 104
ESC+TG Space Size between Labels Specification ... 105
ESC+IG Sensor Type Specification ........................... 106
ESC+PH Print Method Specification ........................... 107
ESC+PM Operation Mode Specification ..................... 108
ESC+C Reissue Specification .................................. 109
ESC+RF Font/Logo Search Print Specification ...........110
ESC+YE Paper Type Specification .............................. 111
ESC+AX Print Area Enlargement Specification ...........112
ESC+AR Print Area Standard Specification .................114
ESC+EP Final Position Print Specification ..................116
ESC+I2 Serial Interface Settting ................................117
ESC+I1 IEEE 1284 Settting .......................................118
ESC+WT Calendar Setup Specification .......................119
ESC+WP Date Offset Specification ............................. 120
ESC+WA Real Time Clock Specification
(Real Time Method) .................................... 121

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 3. Font Character Set ................................................................. 123
3.1 XU Font Character Set ................................................... 123
3.2 XS Font Character Set .................................................... 124
3.3 XM Font Character Set ................................................... 125
3.4 XB Font Character Set .................................................... 126
3.5 XL Font Character Set .................................................... 127
3.6 U Font Character Set ...................................................... 128
3.7 S Font Character Set ...................................................... 129
3.8 M Font Character Set ..................................................... 130
3.9 WB Font Character Set ................................................... 131
3.10 WL Font Character Set ................................................... 132
3.11 OCR-A Font Character Set ............................................. 133
3.12 OCR-B Font Character Set ............................................. 134
4. Barcode Table ........................................................................ 135
4.1 Codabar Code Table ....................................................... 135
4.2 CODE-39 Code Table ..................................................... 136
4.3 Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, Industrial 2/5, UPC,
EAN, UPC-E Code Table ................................................ 137
4.4 CODE-93 Code Table ..................................................... 138
4.5 CODE-128 Character Code Table .................................. 139
4.6 Customer Barcode Table ................................................ 142
5. Two Dimensional Code .......................................................... 143
ESC+2D10 2D Code PDF417 ........................................ 143
ESC+BQ 2D Code PDF417 (RISC Compatible) ......... 146
ESC+2D20 2D Code MAXI Code ................................... 148
ESC+BV 2D Code MAXI Code (RISC Compatible) .... 150
ESC+2D30 2D Code QR Code (Model 2) ...................... 152
ESC+2D31 2D Code QR Code (Model 1) ...................... 157
ESC+2D32 2D Code QR Code (Micro QR) .................... 161
ESC+BQ 2D QR Code (RISC Compatible) ................. 164
ESC+2D40 2D Code Very Code .................................... 166
ESC+VC 2D Code Very Code (RISC Compatible) ..... 168
ESC+2D50 2D Code Data Matrix Code (ECC200) ........ 171
ESC+BX 2D Code Data Matrix Code
(RISC Compatible) ...................................... 172
ESC+BX 2D Code Data Matrix Code Data
(RISC Compatible) ...................................... 174

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 ESC+BX 2D Code Data Matrix Code
Sequential Numbering (RISC Compatible) . 175
6. 2D Code Table ........................................................................ 177
6.1 PDF417 Code Table ....................................................... 177
6.2 MAXI Code Table ............................................................ 178
6.3 Very Code Table ............................................................. 179
6.4 ECC200 Code Table ....................................................... 180
6.5 QR Code (Numeric Mode) Table .................................... 181
6.6 QR Code (Alphanumeric Mode) Table ............................ 182
6.7 QR Code (Binary Mode) Table ....................................... 183
7. Option Command (Memory Card) ........................................ 185
ESC+CC Card Slot Specification ................................ 185
ESC+BJF Memory Card Format Specification ............. 186
ESC+BJS Print Status of the Memory Card ................. 187
ESC+EX Print Area Extension ................................... 188
ESC+YS Format Storage ........................................... 189
ESC+/N Variable Field Specification ......................... 190
ESC+YR Format Recall .............................................. 192
ESC+/D Variable Field Recall ................................... 193
ESC+GI Graphics Storage ........................................ 194
ESC+GR Graphic Recall ............................................. 196
ESC+PI PCX File Storage ......................................... 197
ESC+PY PCX File Recall ........................................... 199
ESC+GT BMP File Storage ........................................ 200
ESC+GC BMP File Recall ........................................... 201
ESC+BJR True Type Recall ......................................... 202
ESC+BJT True Type Font Recall ................................. 203
ESC+BJ&
ESC+BJD True Type Storage ....................................... 204
ESC+&S Form Overlay Registration Specification ..... 205
ESC+&R Form Overlay Call Up Specification ............ 208
8. RS232C Interface ................................................................... 209
8.1 Basic Specifications ........................................................ 209
8.2 Ready/Busy .................................................................... 210
8.2.1 Connection .................................................. 210
8.2.2 Description of the Input/Output Signal ........ 210

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 8.3 X-ON/OFF ....................................................................... 211
8.3.1 Line Connection .......................................... 211
8.3.2 Input and Output Signals ............................. 211
8.4 Status 3 Return ............................................................... 212
8.4.1 Line Connection .......................................... 212
8.4.2 Input and Output Signals ............................. 212
8.4.3 Return Status ............................................... 213
8.5 Status 2 Return ............................................................... 215
8.5.1 Line Connection .......................................... 215
8.5.2 Input and Output Signal ............................... 216
8.5.3 Return Status ............................................... 216
9. Parallel Interface .................................................................... 219
9.1 Basic Specifications ........................................................ 219
9.2 Connector Pin Allocation ................................................ 220
9.3 Description of the Input/Output Signal ............................ 220
10. High Speed Serial Interface .................................................. 221
10.1 Basic Specifications ........................................................ 221
10.2 Ready/Busy .................................................................... 223
10.2.1 Line Connection .......................................... 223
10.2.2 Description of the Input/Output Signal ......... 223
10.3 X-ON/OFF ....................................................................... 224
10.3.1 Line Connection .......................................... 224
10.3.2 Input and Output Signal ............................... 224
10.4 Status 4 Return ............................................................... 225
10.4.1 Line Connection .......................................... 225
10.4.2 Input and Output Signal ............................... 225
10.4.3 Return Status ............................................... 226
10.4.4 Other Return Status ..................................... 229
10.5 Return Status 3 ............................................................... 237
10.5.1 Line Connection .......................................... 237
10.5.2 Input and Output Signal ............................... 237
10.5.3 Return Status ............................................... 238
10.6 Return Status 2 ............................................................... 240
10.6.1 Line Connection .......................................... 240
10.6.2 Input and Output Signal ............................... 241
10.6.3 Return Status ............................................... 241

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11. IEEE 1248 Interface ................................................................ 243
11.1 Basic Specifications ........................................................ 243
11.2 Line Connection .............................................................. 244
11.3 Connector Pin Allocation ................................................ 245
11.4 The Input and Output Signal ........................................... 246
11.5 Return Status .................................................................. 246
12. LAN Interface ......................................................................... 251
12.1 Software Specifications .................................................. 251
12.2 TCP/IP Specifications ..................................................... 251
12.3 LPD Specifications .......................................................... 252
12.4 FTP Specifications .......................................................... 252
12.5 TELNET Specifications ................................................... 253
12.6 Other Specifications ........................................................ 254
12.7 Setting/Display Item ........................................................ 255
12.8 Socket Communication ................................................... 256
12.9 Session Connection/Disconnection ................................ 257
12.10 Printer Status .................................................................. 258
10.11 Return Status .................................................................. 261
13. External Signal Interface ....................................................... 265
13.1 Connector Pin Allocation ................................................ 266
13.2 Input/Output Signal ......................................................... 267
13.3 Operation Pulse .............................................................. 270

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1. Overview
1.1 About SBPL
SBPL (Sato Barcode Programming Language) is a common
command that controls the Sato barcode printer.
By using SBPL, you can control characters, the system, and
communications with the printer from your computer.
First, you should understand what SBPL is all about.

1.2 About this manual

The following is the composition and description of the SBPL
manual:
(1) Overview
This section explains the overview of SBPL and the label
differences for each printer model
(2) Basic command reference
This section explains the print control command and the
system control command
(3) Two dimension command reference
This section explains the two-dimension code print control
command.
(4) Interface
This section explains RC-232C, centronics, High-speed
RS-232C, IEEE1284, LAN, USB external signal specifica-
tion and communication control.
(5) Option
This section explains option commands (memory card).
This is effective when the printer has options.

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1.3 Command Composition

When you use a barcode label printer, you can print as much as
expected by combining multiple SBPL commands. This com-
mand is an instruction that sends characters to a printer and
sets the action. SBPL consists of many command types. You
can see the following description of SBPL command in the man-
uals such as the Basic Command Reference.
<XM> PRINT
Command Contents of print

<XM> is the escape sequence sent to the barcode printer. The

escape sequence is a string of the escape character (ESC)
placed in the header and represented by the hex value 1B(H).
The following is a comparison between the command represen-
tation and the escape sequence.
<XM> PRINT

1B XM PRINT

In other words, you can replace the < > with an escape charac-
ter.
The following is a sample program that shows the escape
sequence was sent.
In this example, the printer and computer are connected to the
RS-232C and the programming language is BASIC.
Command with print contents:
10 ESC$=CHR$ (&H1B);
20 PRINT #1, CHR$ (&H2);
30 PRINT #1, ESC$; "A";
40 PRINT #1, ESC$; "V100"; ESC$; "H100";
50 PRINT #1, ESC$; "L0202"; ESC$; "P2";
40 PRINT #1, ESC$; "XMPRINT";
50 PRINT #1, ESC$; "Z";
60 PRINT #1, CHR$ (&H3);
When each SBPL command is sent in the above mentioned for-
mat, the printer analyzes the contents of the command and
prints.
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1.4 Conventional Command Structure

(1) Header, Label size, Number, and Footer Specification
When a command is sent to the barcode label printer, an escape
sequence should be composed in the order of Header, Label
size, Print, Number, and then Footer Specification.
The following is an example of the above.
Header <A>
Label size <A1>
Print Each command and print information
Quantity <Q>
Footer <Z>
The image of the command structure is as follows.

<A> Header
<A1> Label size

Print
Command Specification

<Q>2 Number of copies

<Z> Footer

Note:
(1) When a command is send by the RS-232C interface,
add <STX> before <A>, and <ETX> after <Z>.
(2) <A1> is not required but the starting point can be
adjusted to the label by specifying it.

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(2) Print Specification

The following minimum specifications are required in order to
print fields.
• Vertical position
• Horizontal position
• Font or barcode
• Print information (character pitch and scale specification
may be combined)
The following are specific commands.
• Vertical margin <H>
• Horizontal margin <V>
• Font or barcode Each character command (each
barcode command)
Therefore, the following command structure is combined into
one set of commands.
<V>100 Vertical 100 dots
<H>200 Horizontal 200 dots
<XM> Font XM
PRINT Print information

For more information about commands, refer to the "Basic Com-

mand Reference".

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1.5 Target Printer Models

CL408e/CL412e
M-8400RVe
CL608e/CL612e
CT400DT/CT410DT
CT400TT/CT410TT
M8485Se/M8490Se/M8460Se/M8459Se
SBPL commands basically apply to all printer models. However,
there are some differences in printer resolution (head density),
maximum print area (width/height), label setting position, print
speed, and some font size (OA, OB) because these depend on
a hardware. Please check with the following table.
Printer Print Reso- Max Print Area Label Set Print Speed
Model lution Position (inch/sec)
(Head Den- Width Standard Extended Extended
sity) Height Height AX Height EX

1 CL408e 203dpi 104mm 178mm 356mm 1249mm End 2,3,4,5,6

(8dot/mm) (832dot) (1424dot) (2848dot) (9999dot)
2 CL412e 300dpi 104mm 178mm 356mm 833mm End 2,3,4,5,6
(12dot/mm) (1248dot) (2136dot) (4272dot) (9999dot)
3 M-8400RVe 203dpi 104mm 178mm 356mm 1249mm End 2,4,6,8,10
(8dot/mm) (832dot) (1424dot) (2848dot) (9999dot)
4 CL608e 203dpi 152mm 178mm 356mm 1249mm End 4,6,8
(8dot/mm) (1216dot) (1888dot) (2848dot) (9999dot)
5 CL612e 300dpi 165mm 178mm 356mm 833mm End 4,6,8
(12dot/mm) (1984dot) (2136dot) (4272dot) (9999dot)
6 CT400 203dpi 104mm 400mm Center 2,3,4,5,6
DT/TT (8dot/mm) (832dot) (3200dot)
7 CT410 300dpi 104mm 400mm Center 2,3,4
DT/TT (12dot/mm) (1248dot) (4800dot)
8 M8485Se 203dpi 128mm 178mm 356mm 1249mm End 4,6,8,10,12
(8dot/mm) (1024dot) (1424dot) (2848dot) (9999dot)
9 M8490Se 300dpi 112mm 178mm 356mm 833mm End 4,6,8
(12dot/mm) (1344dot) (2136dot) (4272dot) (9999dot)
M8460Se 203dpi 152mm 178mm 356mm 1249mm End 4,6,8
(8dot/mm) (1216dot) (1424dot) (2848dot) (9999dot)
M8459Se 203dpi 112mm 178mm 356mm 1249mm End 2,3,4,5
(8dot/mm) (896dot) (1424dot) (2848dot) (9999dot)

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2. Basic Commands
2.1 Installation of SBPL
About Basic Command Reference
This manual describes the function and format of the SBPL
commands.
As the SBPL manual explains, SBPL is a common command to
control the SATO barcode label printer.
This manual describes the commands to create a format and
print a label/tag, function and meaning of the command, com-
mand format and parameter, and additional information and
cautions.
SBPL (Sato Barcode Programming Language)
SBPL (Sato Barcode Programming Language) is a high level
printer control language used to define the label format and label
printing process.
This makes it possible to send SBPL commands to the printer
and print many different types of label/tags from simple to com-
plicated types.
For example, by combining multiple SBPL commands, not only
can various fonts, character, barcodes and graphics be defined
but it also possible to extend to command of fonts, lines, and
inversion of Black/White printing.
The SBPL commands have powerful and flexible language
functions and provide the following functions:
• Print control of many types of graphic formats
• Sequential field creation that allows to define the
increase/decrease calculation
• Outline font specification
• Compatibility with PC networks
• Return the Printer Status Information

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2.2 Overview of SBPL

Format Command
A Format Command is the print design information of the label/
tag to be printed by the barcode label printer.
The label printer does not have the concept of column or line,
which is different from a serial printer. Therefore, free print
designs can be created within the print effective area.
There are format commands to create such print design.
The format command includes information such as label size,
starting field position to be printed and the type of field (charac-
ter, barcode, lines and graphics).
For more information about these commands, refer to the "Com-
mand Reference".

Regulation of Escape Sequence and Syntax

Except for some commands, assemble an "Escape Sequence",
which combines an escape (<>) and command, and create data
to be sent to the printer. An escape sequence is a string that an
escape character (ESC) is placed at the top with an escape
character that is a hex value 1B(H).

SBPL Font
The SATO printer installs 12 types of bitmap fonts and one out-
line font by default.
The size and density of the font depends on the printer head
density.

Selection of Font
When you use the fonts installed, specify ESC+ (Font Type
Command).

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Font Matrix
Type Pitch
Command WXH (dot)
OA (8 dots) 15 x 22 OCR-A Font Specification Fixed
OB (8 dots) 20 x 24 OCR-B Font Specification Fixed
OA (12 dots) 22 x 33 OCR-A Font Specification Fixed
OB (12 dots) 30 x 36 OCR-B Font Specification Fixed
XU 5x9 XU Font Specification Fixed
XS 17 x 17 XS Font Specification Fixed/Proportional
XM 24 x 24 XM Font Specification Fixed/Proportional
XB 48 x 48 XB Font Specification Fixed/Proportional
XL 48 x 48 XL Font Specification Fixed/Proportional
U 5x9 U Font Specification Fixed
S 8 x 15 S Font Specification Fixed
M 13 x 20 M Font Specification Fixed
WB 18 x 30 WB Font Specification Fixed
WL 28 x 52 WL Font Specification Fixed

Enlarge Font
The fonts installed can be enlarged up to 12x.
Bitmap and outline fonts can be downloaded and added to the
printer.
The internal bitmap fonts can be enlarged from the basic size to
12x. For example, when the basic size font is 5 (W) x 9 (H) dot
and it is enlarged by 3x, it will be 15 (W) x 27 (H) dot.
The following is the parameter setting of character height x
enlargement and width x enlargement ratio to be printed.
Width x Enlargement ratio = the setting value of width parameter
Height x Enlargement ratio = the setting value of height param-
eter
The Enlargement Specification command (<L>) controls the
size of enlargement. This parameter is specified by amplifica-
tion.
For example, if <L>0304 is specified, the font is enlarged by 3x
in the horizontal direction and 4x in the vertical direction.
If the Enlargement Specification command is specified, the
character pitch is also enlarged.

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Fixed Pitch and Proportional Pitch

For XS - XL fonts, either the fixed or the proportional pitch print-
ing can be selected.
The specification of the pitch mode can be set by the Propor-
tional Specification <PS> command, the Proportional Pitch Can-
cel <PR> command, or the user mode of the printer LCD.
The size of the proportional pitch varies depending on the font
type. Katakana does not influence the proportional pitch. How-
ever, if you specify the proportional pitch, the space between
alphanumerics will be smaller.
For the fixed pitch, specify the pitch width that is specified for all
fonts.

Difference between Outline Font and Bitmap Font

The Bitmap font is installed in the printer at a fixed height and
width size. In fact, the height of the Bitmap font is slightly larger
than the width.
The Bitmap font is the maximum size of the font matrix. For the
font types and size, refer to the previous section "Selection of
Font".
For outline fonts, if you set the height and width equally, a well-
balanced font can be generated by using the Smooth Scaling
Algorithm function of the printer. In addition, many font styles
such as character decoration, reverse plate, shadow, and italics
can be selected.

Basic Concept of SBPL

By understanding SBPL, its concepts and terms, you will be able
to increase your knowledge of SBPL.

Character Rotation
A character can be rotated by 90 degrees in the label feeding
direction. The start print position should be specified as shown
in the figure below.

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90 degrees character rotation

Starting <A>
position
<%>1
<V>800<H>200
<L>0202
<P>02
V800 <XM>ABC

direction
Label feeding
<Q>1
V/H <Z>
specification ABC
position

H200

This figure shows the character rotation result and command

<%> used.
Since <%>1 is used, a 90 degree rotation printing is executed.
If you use <%>2 or <%>3, you can rotate the character by 180
degrees or 270 degrees.
This specification is effective until you specify another value. If
you specify <%>0 (0 degree), you can return the character rota-
tion from the original position.
This command is canceled with <Z> (0 is default).

2.3 SBPL Printer Configuration

The printer is configured via the LCD or Dip Switch (DSW) of the
printer. The following switching procedure is not required if you
do not wish to change the settings from your PC over a network.
In many cases, the printer can be configured with SBPL com-
mands. When the printer receives the Configuration command,
it changes the settings. This is effective until you turn off the
printer. When the label is issued the next time, the changes are
reflected the settings.
This chapter describes the printer configuration using the SBPL
command. The following is a list of Printer Configuration com-
mands.
<#E> (Print Density): Sets the print density.
<A3> (Start Position): Sets the start position.
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<IG> (Sensor Selection): Specifies the selection of the trans-

parent sensor or the reflection sensor.
<A1> (Label Size Setting): Sets the label size.
<TG> (Space Setting between Labels): Sets the space
between labels.
Operation Mode
Specifies the operation mode.
0: Continuous Operation
1: Tear Off Operation
2: Cutter Operation (Head position)
3: Cutter Operation (Cutter position)
4: Cutter Operation (without back feed)
5: Linerless Operation (Cutter position)
6: Linerless Operation (without back feed)
7: Dispenser Operation (Head position)
8: Dispenser Operation (Dispenser position)
You do not have to specify this command for regular label print-
ing.
When you turn off the printer, all specified values are invalid and
the registered values in the printer are valid when the printer is
restarted.
Printing Type Specification
Specifies the Print type:
1. Thermal Type
2. Direct Thermal Type

You do not have to specify this command for regular label print-
ing.
When you turn off the printer, all specified values are invalid and
the registered values in the printer is valid when the printer is
restarted.

Print Density Specification

Specify the print density.
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Specification of the print density level (can be omitted; default

value is 3)
1=Light
2=Medium Light
3=Normal
4=Medium Dark
5=Dark
Specification of print density (can be omitted; default value is A)
C=Light
B
C
E
A
D=Dark

The print density parameter can be specified in six types from

"A" to "F" and five types from "Light" to "Dark", which means 30
possible combinations.
The setting varies depending on the type of device. For more
information, refer to the Print Density Specification <#E> com-
mand.
Start Position Specification
Specifies the start position coordinate.
Specifies the vertical start position correction signal.
+, -
Specifies the vertical start position correction signal as dot.
0 - 999
Specifies the horizontal start position correction signal.
+, -
Specifies the horizontal start position correction signal as dot.

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0 - 800

Start Point
before specifying

H V

Start Point
after
specifying

When you turn off the printer, all specified values are invalid.

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Sensor Selection
Specifies the sensor type.
Sensor Type Specification (Default: 1)
1. Reflection sensor (Eye mark)
2. Transparent sensor (Space)
3. Sensor not used

You do not have to specify this command for regular label print-
ing.
When you turn off the printer, all specified values are invalid and
the registered values in the printer are valid when the printer is
restarted.

Save Settings
The <PG> command registers and saves the printer settings
into the EEPROM.
The settings to be registered as follows.
„Enhanced“ Printers
In general, you should adjust the settings from the User Mode
of the printer.

CT400DT/TT & CL410DT/TT

Refer to the User Manual to change the registered values such
as Print Speed, Cutter Operation, Dispenser Operation, Lin-
erless Operation, Print Density, Sensor Type, 0 Slash, Label
Specification, Initial Feed, Proportional Pitch, Label Size, Start
Position Correction Value, Label Pitch, Offset, TearOff Offset,
Cutter Offset, Dispenser Offset, Space Size between Labels and
Alarm Sound Setting, use the PG command or the "Advanced
Printer Setting" option from the Window driver. For details refer
to the manual.

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2.4 SBPL Command Tutorial

Preface
This tutorial is designed for first-time and experienced SBPL
users.
First-time SBPL users should read this tutorial entirely. It is
setup in a simple manner so you can become familiar with all
sections in a short time.
If you are familiar with some SBPL commands, you can skip to
the sections that describe the functions.
Most sections are independent of each other but some sections
are prerequisites fors other sections.
Before starting this section, make sure that the label and ribbon
are correctly setup in the printer. For more information on setting
a label and ribbon, refer to the manual that comes with the
printer.
The following label size is specified for this section.
104mm(W) x 178mm(H)
In this section, the printer head density is 8 dot/mm. When you
use a 12 dot/mm printer, the print size will be smaller.
You can use another label but you must change the parameter
of the Print Data Size Field value.
You can create the program introduced in this section by using
any text editor or word processor that can generate an ASCII
file.

Note: For this section, use the default settings of the printer
unless the tutorial section instructs you to change the set-
tings.
Note: To use the default settings, refer to the manual that
comes with the printer.

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Tutorial 1. Creating a simple label

In this section, we will discuss how to create a simple label for-
mat. We will also learn basic information to create a label for
both character and barcode.
SBPL command sent to the printer
<A>
<V>100<H>50<L>0404<XB>1SATO
<V>350<H>100<B>104250*12345*
<V>600<H>150<L>0101<XB> 1*12345*
<Q>1
<Z>
Description of the command
<A>
Shows that data send has started.
<V>100
Specifies the vertical print position to 100 dot below from the
start position.
<H>50
Specifies the horizontal print position to 50 dot right from the
start position.
<L>0404
Enlarges the character by 4x in the vertical and horizontal direc-
tion.
<XB> 1SATO
Print SATO with a font type XB (with smoothing)
<B>1004250*12345*
Prints a CODE39 barcode with Ratio1:3, narrow bar width 4L,
barcode top 250 dot. Print information*12345*
<Q>1
Command to print one label.
<Z>
Shows that data transfer is completed.
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Execution Result
When the SBPL of this section is sent to the printer, the label is
printed as shown in the following figure. If printing fails, confirm
that the data to be sent to the printer is identical to the code in
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Tutorial 2. Printing and Rotating Font

In this section, we will learn about the font types and how to
rotate them.
SBPL command sent to the printer
<A>
<%>0
<V>700<H>400<L>0101<XB>0LAB0
<%>1
<V>700<H>400<L>0101<XB>0LAB1
<%>2
<V>700<H>400<L>0101<XB>0LAB2
<%>3
<V>700<H>400<L>0101<XB>0LAB3
<Q>1
<Z>
Description of the command
<%>0
Prints the specified command in the positive direction as shown
below.
<%>1
Prints the specified command with a 90 degree rotation as
shown below.
<%>2
Prints the specified command with a 180 degree rotation as
shown below.
<%>3
Prints the specified command with a 270 degrees rotation as
shown below.
<V>700<H>400<XB>0LAB0
Prints LAB0 using an XB font with 700 dots below from the start
position and 400 dots to the right (without smoothing)
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Tutorial 3. Form Overlay Storage and Recall

In this section, we will learn about the necessary information on
form overlay storage and recall.
SBPL command to be sent to the printer
<A>
<V>100<H>50<FW>1010V800H750
<V>100<H>50<FW>0505V760H710
<V>150<H>100<XB>0MODEL
<&>
<Z>

<A>
</>
<V>200<H>100<P>0<$>B, 100, 100, 6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
<V>720<H>150<B>102100*95000012345*
<Q>1
<Z>
Description of the command
<&>
Stores <A> to <Z> as the form overlay.
</>
Recalls the stored overlay.
<V>200<H>100<P>0<$>B, 100, 100, 6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
Prints characters "SATOPRINTER" using an outline font (char-
acter pitch fixed fonts 100 (W) x 100 (H) dots with reverse plate)
at 200 dots from the start position and 100 dots to the right.
<V>720<H>150<B>102100*95000012345*
Prints "95000012345" with a CODE39 barcode (thin bar ratio 2L
and 100 dots at the top) 720 dots from the start position and 150
dots to the right.
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Execution Result

2.5 SBPL Basic Command Reference

Preface
The SBPL Basic Command Reference describes the com-
mands installed in the SBPL printer.
In this chapter, an explanation of the selected command param-
eters is provided.
A new SBPL is added to the firmware of the new printer and is
explained as an application. Refer to the command list and firm-
ware list for more details.

SBPL Basic Command Reference

This section describes the basic commands explained from
chapters 1 to 4 and the commands that the printer supports.

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ESC+A Data Send Start Specification

[Function]
Specifies the start sending data.
[Supplement]
01. Add this command to the top of the data in order to repre-
sent the start of the block.
02. Always use this command with the <Z> command that
represents the end of the data column.
03. If this command is not specified, printing is not started.

Example of the Data Send Start Specification

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>

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ESC+Z Data Send End Specification

[Function]
Specifies the end sending data.
[Supplement]
01. Add this command to the end of the data in order to rep-
resent the end of the block.
02. All command settings, except for system commands and
some commands, are reset to the default values.
03. Always use this command with the <A> command that
represents the start of the data column.
04. If this command is not specified, printing will not start.

Example of the Data Send End Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>

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ESC+Q Print Quantity Specification

[Function]
Specifies the print quantity.
[Supplement]
01. Specify the print number of labels/tags as one page spec-
ified with <A> - <Z>.
02. When there is a field where the consecutive print specifi-
cation <F> is specified, the print result may be affected by
the field.

Example of the Print Number Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <Q>aaaaaa
a "Print Number" = Valid Range: 1-999999

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ESC+H Print Horizontal Position Specification

[Function]
Specifies the horizontal position from the start point with dot.
[Supplement]
01. Information outside the print range (characters, barcodes,
graphics) is not printed.
02. When you print a character with <%> command a 90 or a
270 degree rotation combined with the line <FW> com-
mand or inversion <%> command, the vertical and hori-
zontal value of the specified range will vary.

Example of the Print Horizontal Position Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <H>aaaa
a "Print Horizontal Position Specification" = Valid Range:
Refer to the table below

Device Type Valid Range (dot)

CL408e 1 - 832
CL412e 1 - 1248
M-8400RVe 1 - 832
CL608e 1 - 1216
CL612e 1 - 1984
CT400DT/TT 1 - 832
CT410DT/TT 1 - 1248
M8485Se 1 - 1024
M8490Se 1 - 1344
M8460Se 1 - 1216
M8459Se 1 - 896

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ESC+V Print Vertical Position Specification

[Function]
Specifies the vertical position from the start point with dot.
[Supplement]
01. Information outside the print range (characters, barcodes,
graphics) is not printed.
02. When you print a character with <%> command or a 90 or
a 270 degree rotation combined with the line <FW> com-
mand or inversion <%> command, the vertical and hori-
zontal value of the specified range will vary.

Example of the Print Vertical Position Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <V>aaaa
a "Print Vertical Position Specification" = Refer to the table
below

Device Type Valid Range (dot)

CL408e 1 - 1424
CL412e 1 - 2136
M-8400RVe 1 - 1424
CL608e 1 - 1424
CL612e 1 - 2136
CT400DT/TT 1 - 3200
CT410DT/TT 1 - 4800
M8485Se 1 - 1424
M8490Se 1 - 2136
M8460Se 1 - 1424
M8459Se 1 - 1424

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ESC+P Character Pitch Specification

[Function]
Specifies the character pitch with dot.
[Supplement]
01. The character pitch is the space between fonts and char-
acters when a barcode is specified or when there are inter-
vals between characters.
02. The default value of this command is "02".
03. The dots are increased according to the enlargement
command <L>.
04. When the Font command is specified, the default value is
reset. However, this command does not reset to the
default if CR is used as an automatic line feed. It returns
to the default with <Z>.
05. When this command is specified immediately before a
barcode specification, the Pitch command becomes effec-
tive for the barcode module.
Target barcode: Codabar, CODE39, Industrial 2 of 5,
Matrix 2 of 5
06. If you specify data other than a number or exceed the
number of digits, the default value is reset.

Example of the Character Pitch Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>10<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <P>aa
a "Character Pitch" : Valid Range: 0 - 99 (dot)

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ESC+L Enlargement Specification

[Function]
Specifies the enlargement ratio of the character.
[Supplement]
01. The default value of this command is "1x" in both vertical
and horizontal direction (if there is no specification
between <A> - <Z>). The enlargement also applies to the
character pitch.
02. The specified enlargement ratio is maintained until this
command is specified again.
03. Returns to the default with <Z>.
04. This is effective not only for a character font but also
graphics and PCX/BMP file printing.
05. This is invalid for the barcode specification.

Example of the Enlargement Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <L>aabb
a "Enlargement Ratio in Horizontal Direction":
Valid Range: 01 - 12
b "Enlargement Ratio in Vertical Direction":
Valid Range: 01 - 12

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ESC+E Automatic Line Feed Specification

[Function]
Specifies the line pitch.
[Supplement]
01. When CR (0DH) is specified, a line feed is given to only
the specified pitch.
02. Effective for the rotation print specification.
03. The line feed pitch can be changed during the operation.
04. Specify <E> before specifying a repeat printing of one line.
05. An automatic line feed is applied as long as the CR (0DH)
specification continues. However, it is determined by the
pitch specified with this command and <H> specification
value after this command. Please note that more than one
<H> are specified after this command, the returned posi-
tion by CR is the last <H> position.

Example of the Automatic Line Feed Specification Command

<A>
<E>10
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XM>
ABCDE+CR
FGHIJ+CR
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <E>aaan~n + CR
a "Line Pitch Width" = 0-999 (dot)
n "Print Data" = Print Data
CR "Control Code" = 0DH

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ESC+% Rotation Specification (Start point fix-

ing)
[Function]
Specifies the rotation of font and barcode.
[Supplement]
01. The position specification of <V> and <H> commands are
absolute values from the start point.
02. The specified rotation status is maintained as long as this
command is not specified again.
03. Returns to the default value (0 degree) with <Z>.
[Note]
01. When parameter "a" value is between 4 and 9, a com-
mand error occurs and the value is ignored. If the value is
other than a number, it will also ignored and "0" will be
printed.
02. When you print a barcode with 90° or 270° rotation, you
must be careful of any barcode blurring.
Example of the Rotation Specification (Start point fixing) com-
mand
<A>
<%>1
<V>100<H>200<P>10<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <%>a
a "Rotation" 0: 0 degree
1: 90 degrees
2: 180 degrees
3: 270 degrees

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0° 180° 90° 270°

Label feeding Label feeding Label feeding Label feeding

direction direction direction direction

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ESC+XU XU Font Specification

(Basic Size 5 x 9 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font structured as its basic size 5 x 9 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. Only the fixed pitch can be set for a XU font.

Example of the XU Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XU>ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <XU>n-n
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+XS XS Font Specification

(Basic Size 17 x 17 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font structured as its basic size 17 x 17 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. For an XS font, you can select a proportional or fixed pitch.
03 A proportional and fixed pitch can be set with the User
Mode of the printer LCD or command specification (The
User Mode of the printer LCD is only effective for the e
series).

Example of the XS Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XS>ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <XS>n-n
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+XM XM Font Specification

(Basic Size 24 x 24 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font structured as its basic size 24 x 24 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. For an XM font, you can select a proportional or fixed
pitch.
03. A proportional and fixed pitch can be set with the User
Mode of the printer LCD or command specification (The
User Mode of the printer LCD is only effective for the e
series).

Example of the XM Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XM>ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <XM>n-n
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+XB XB Font Specification

(Basic Size 48 x 48 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font structured as its basic size 48 x 48 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. For an XB font, you can select a proportional or fixed pitch.
03. A proportional and fixed pitch can be set with the User
Mode of the printer LCD or command specification (The
User Mode of the printer LCD is only effective for the e
series).

Example of the XB Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XB>0ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <XB>an-n
a "Smoothing Specification" =0: Smoothing invalid
1: Smoothing valid (3x -12x)
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+XL XL Font Specification

(Basic Size 48 x 48 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font structured as its basic size 48 x 48 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. For an XL font, you can select a proportional or fixed pitch.
03. A proportional and fixed pitch can be set with the User
Mode of the printer LCD or command specification (The
User Mode of the printer LCD is only effective for the e
series).

Example of the XL Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<XL>0ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <XL>an-n
a "Smoothing Specification" = 0: Smoothing invalid
1: Smoothing valid (3x-12x)
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+U U Font Specification

(Basic Size 5 x 9 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font configuration to Basic Size 5 x 9 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. The U Font is set only for the Fixed Pitch.

Example of the U Font Specification Command.

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<U>ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <U>n-n
N "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+S S Font Specification

(Basic Size 8 x 15 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font configuration to Basic Size 8 x 15 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. The S Font is set only for the Fixed Pitch.

Example of the S Font Specification Command.

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<S>ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>

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ESC+M M Font Specification

(Basic Size 13 x 20 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font configuration to Basic Size 13 x 20 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. The M Font is set only for the Fixed Pitch.

Example of the M Font Specification Command.

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<M>ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <M>n-n
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+WB WB Font Specification

(Basic Size 18 x 30 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font configuration to Basic Size 18 x 30 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. The WB Font is set only for the Fixed Pitch.

Example of the WB Font Specification Command.

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<WB>0ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <WB>an-n
a "Smoothing Specification" =0 : Smoothing inactive
1 : Smoothing active (3x - 12x)
n "Print Data" =Data

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ESC+WL WL Font Specification

(Basic Size 28 x 52 dots)
[Function]
Specifies the font configuration to Basic Size 28 x 52 dots.
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.
02. The WL Font is set only for the Fixed Pitch.

Example of the WL Font Specification Command.

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0304<WL>0ABCDE
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <WL>an-n
a "Smoothing Specification" =0 : Smoothing inactive
1 : Smoothing active (3x -
12x)
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+OA OCR-A Font

[Function]
Specifies the OCR-A font (alphanumeric and symbol).
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.

Example of the OCR-A Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0202<OA>ABC
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <OA>n-n
n "Print Data" = Data

Printer Type Font Size (dot)

CL408e 15 x 22
CL412e 22 x 33
M-8400RVe 15 x 22
CL608e 15 x 22
CL612e 22 x 33
CT400DT/TT 15 x 22
CT410DT/TT 22 x 33
M8485Se 15 x 22
M8490Se 22 x 33
M8460Se 15 x 22
M8459Se 15 x 22

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ESC+OB OCR-B Font

[Function]
Specifies the OCR-B font (alphanumeric and symbol).
[Supplement]
01. For the font image, refer to the "Font Character Set" sec-
tion.

Example of the OCR-B Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0202<OB>ABC
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <OB>n-n
n "Print Data" = Data

Printer Type Font Size (dot)

CL408e 20 x 24
CL412e 30 x 36
M-8400RVe 20 x 24
CL608e 20 x 24
CL612e 30 x 36
CT400DT/TT 20 x 24
CT410DT/TT 30 x 36
M8485Se 20 x 24
M8490Se 30 x 36
M8460Se 20 x 24
M8459Se 20 x 24

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ESC+$ Outline Font Shape Specification

[Function]
Specifies the font type, size and style for the outline font.
[Supplement]
01. An italics is a 15-degree slanted style with the Font Width
Specification.
02. The print information specification of the outline font is
specified with <$=> after this command.
03. Be aware that if the specified dot is small for the font style
1-9, it will not be recognized as a font.
04. If the size specification is out of range, a default value of
50 dots is applied. However, some fonts less than 24 dots
are not printed clearly.

Example of the Outline Font Shape Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0101
<$>A, 100, 100, 1<$=>SATO
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <$>a, bbb, ccc, d
a "Font Type Specification" = A: Helvetica Bold
(proportional)
B: Helvetica Bold
(fixed character pitch)
b "Font Width Specification" = 50-999
c "Font Height Specification" =50-999
d "Font Style Specification" = 0: Standard font (black)
1: Inversion font (enclose font)
2: Gray font (pattern 1)
3: Gray font (pattern 2)
4: Gray font (pattern 3)
5: Shadow font
6: Inversion with shadow font
7: Mirror font
8: Standard italic font
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ESC+$= Outline Font Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies the print of an outline font set with <$>.
[Supplement]
01. Specify each outline font style with <$> before using this
command.
02. The specification for the font height includes the area of
ascender and descender. In addition, each letter size font
width varies when this font is applied to the proportional
font.
03. The font pitch can be specified with <P>.
04. An italics is a 15-degree slanted style with the Font Width
Specification. The specification for the font height includes
the area of ascender and descender.
05. Be aware that if the specified dot is small for the font style
1-9, it will not be recognized as a font.
06. If the size specification is out of range, a default value of
50 dots is applied. However, some fonts less than 24 dots
are not printed clearly.

Example of the Outline Font Print Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0202
<$>A, 100, 100, 1<$=>SATO
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <$=>n-n
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+RD CG Font Specification

[Function]
Specifies the type of CG font, font style, font size and print data.
[Supplement]
01. The font size is set with "Dot Specification" or "Point Spec-
ification".
02. The dot size varies according to the printer model.
For CL408e, M-8400RVe, CL608e, CT400DT/TT,
One dot = 0.125mm
For CL412e, CL612e, CT410DT/TT, MT/MR110w,
One dot = 0.083mm
03. When one point is converted to mm,
One point = 0.35mm

Example of the CG Font Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0202
<RD>A00, P10, P10, SATO
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <RD>abb, ccc, ddd, n-n
a "CG Font Type" = A: "CG Times"
= B: "CG Triumvirate"
b "Font Style" = 00 "Normal“
c "Horizontal Size" = 004-999 (Dot specification)
P02-P99 (Point specification)
d "Vertical Size" = 004-999 (Dot specification)
P02-P99 (Point specification)
n "Print Data" = Data

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Model Maximum Horizontal Size Maximum Vertical Size

CL408e 832 dots 832 dots
M8400RVe
CL412e 999 dots 999 dots
CL608e
CL612e
M8485Se
M8490Se
M8460Se
M8459Se 896 dots 896dots

Note:
Above maximum sizes are applied to both printing and specify-
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ESC+B Barcode Specification (Ratio 1:3)

[Function]
Specifies a 1:3 ratio barcode with a narrow bar and wide bar.
[Supplement]
01. Do not specify anything other than the above mentioned
code to parameter "a".
02. There is no module structure ratio available for the follow-
ing barcode types.
(EAN-13, EAN-8, CODE93, UPC-E, CODE128, UPC-A,
UCC-128, POSTNET)
03. You can specify a character space with the Character
Pitch Specification <P> for the following barcode types.
(Codabar, CODE39, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5)
04. The character pitch specification <P> becomes effective
by immediately specifying it before this command. If it is
not located immediately before this command, the default
value (one dot) is applied.
05. The character pitch is a multiplied value of the character
pitch specification value or default value (if a character
pitch is not specified) and the thin width specification.
Example: Character pitch specification (none or 0, 1) x
Thin bar width (2L)
= Font space (2 dots)
Character pitch specification (2) x Thin bar width (3L) =
Font space (6 dots)
06. A barcode is not printed if the applicable barcode type is
not set in the data part.
07. [C/D] of CODE128 and CODE93 is automatically gener-
ated.
08. C/D of EAN-13, UPC-A and EAN-8 can be automatically
generated.
Example: Data 11-digit Input = C/D is calculated by adding
"0" to the top.
Data 12-digit Input (7-digit input) = C/D calculation
Data 13-digit Input (8-digit input) = No C/D calculation.
However, () is for JAN/EAN-8.

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Example of the 1:3 Ratio Barcode Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>100<B>103160*1234567890*
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <B>abbcccn-n
a "Barcode Type" = 0: Codabar
1: CODE39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5
3: UPC-A/EAN-13
(without a guide bar or human
readable font)
4: EAN-8
(without a guide bar or human
readable font)
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5
A: MSI
C: CODE93
E: UPC-E
G: CODE128
F: Bookland
H: UPC-A
(without a guide bar or human
readable font)
I: UCC/EAN-128
(18 digit fixed barcode for stan-
dard carton ID)
P: POSTNET
b "Narrow Bar/Space Width" = 01-12
c "Bar Top Heigth" = 001-600 (dots)
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+BC CODE93 Barcode Specification

[Function]
Specifies the CODE93 barcode.
[Supplement]
01. The C/D is automatically generated.
02. The maximum number of digits is 99.
03. The data digits and input data number should always be
equal.
04. If the data digit and input data number are not equal, a
command error occurs and the character will not be
printed correctly.

Example of the CODE93 Barcode Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<BC>031600512345
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <BC>aabbbccn-n
a "Narrow Bar/Space Width" = 01-12dots
b "Barcode Top" = 001-600dots
c "Data digits" = 01-99
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+BG CODE128 Barcode Specification

[Function]
Specifies the CODE 128 Barcode.
[Supplement]
01. The C/D is generated automatically.
Example of the CODE128 Barcode Specification Command.
<A>
<V>100<H>200<BG>031600123456789
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <BG>aabbbn-n
a "Narrow Bar/Space Width" = 01-12dots
b "Barcode Height" = 001-600dots
n "Print Data" = Data

01. When using the CODE128 Start Character C, make sure

to specify the print data as even numbers.
02. When the Start Character C has been specified as an
uneven number, the first letter of the print data should be
switched to either Start Character A or B, then the remain-
ing data should be set to Start Character C and converted
into an even number.
Example 1: In the case of 15 digits "123456789012345"
<B>1<C>23456789012345
Example 2: In the case of 9 numbers and 6 letters and
numbers "123456789ABC123"
<C>12345678<B>9ABC123
03. When the Start Character C has been specified as an
uneven number, a command error message will appear
and the barcode will not be printed.
04. Please be aware that if the printer's Dip Switch 2-8 is set
to ON, and if the Start Character C has been specified as
an uneven number, the last number printed on the data will
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ESC+BI UCC/EAN-128 Specification

[Function]
Specifies the UCC/EAN-128 barcode.
[Supplement]
01. The start code, function code, end code and identifier
(only "00" is supported) are automatically added.
02. The modulus 10 check character and modulus 103 check
character are automatically generated.
03. For the code table, refer to the "UCC/EAN-128" coming
with this manual.
04. The consecutive number barcode data can be used.
05. Printing is executed for the automatic description font
specification according to the following regulation.
06. The character pitch is fixed to 10 dots for the barcode and
description font width.
07. When the width of a barcode is wider than the description
font, printing is started from the barcode print start posi-
tion.
08. When the width of a barcode is narrower than the descrip-
tion font, printing is started by adjusting the description
font with the center of the barcode.
09. The font type of the description font is OCR-B.
10. When the description font is out of the print range, it is not
printed. When you specify the description font "Valid",
specify <V> and <H> by considering the description font
printing.
Example of the UCC/EAN-128 Specification Command
<A>
<V>100<H>200<BI>03160212345678901234567
<Q>2
<Z>

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[Parameter] <BI>aabbbcn-n
a "Narrow Bar/Space Width" =01-12dots
b "Barcode Top" = 001-600dots
c "Barcode Description Font Specification" =
0: Without Description Font
1: With Description Font (top of a barcode)
2: With Description Font (bottom of a barcode)
n "Print Data" = Data
EAN-128 (Barcode for the Standard Carton ID)
Fixed 18 digits.
• Transport Container Code Identifier.
• Packing Type
• Country Code, Maker Code
• Shipping Container Consecutive Number
• Check Digit.
*As the Check Digit is automatically added on, set the data as Check
Digit with 17 digits omitted.

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ESC+BP Postnet Specification

[Function]
Specifies the Postnet Code.
[Supplement]
01. The Postnet codes are mentioned below. This command
will not be valid if the values are not within the digit speci-
fications.
• 5 digit specification (Postnet-32 format)
• 6 digit specification (Postnet-37 format)
• 9 digit specification (Postnet-52 format)
1 digit specification (Postnet-62 Delivery Point format)

Example of the Postnet Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<BP>01234567890
<Q>2
<Z>

Parameter <BP>n-n
N "Print Data" = Data (Address Display Number)

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ESC+BF Bookland Specification

[Function]
Specifies the Bookland Barcode.
[Supplement]
01. Please set ONLY the values 0-9 in the parameters.

Example of the Bookland Barcode Specification Command.

<A>
<H>325<V>725<B>D30315009827721123
<L>0101<H>295<V>800<OB>0
<H>340<V>878<OB>98277
<H>480<V>878<OB>21123
<H>640<V>760<BF>0313021826
<H>655<V>730<OB>21826
<Q>1
<Z>
[Parameter] <BF>bbccn-n
b "Narrow Bar Width" = 01-03dots
c "Bar Height" = 001-600dots
n "Print Data" = 2-5 digits

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ESC+D Barcode Specification (Ratio 1:2)

[Function]
Specifies a 1:2 ratio barcode with a narrow bar and a wide bar.
[Supplement]
01. Do not specify anything other than the above mentioned
code to parameter "a".
02. There is no module structure ratio available for the follow-
ing barcode types: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A
03. For the following barcode types, the character pitch spec-
ification <P> becomes effective by immediately specifying
it before this command. If it is not located immediately
before this command, the default value (one dot) is
applied.
(Codabar, CODE39, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5)
04. The character pitch specification <P> is effective by spec-
ifying immediately before this command. If it is not located
immediately before this command, the default value (one
dot) is applied.
05. The character pitch is a multiplied value of the character
pitch specification value or default value (if a character
pitch is not specified) and the narrow width specification.
Example: Character pitch specification (none or 0, 1) x
narrow bar width (2L)
= Font space (2 dots)
Character pitch specification (2) x narrow bar width (3L) =
Font space (6 dots)
06. A barcode is not printed if the applicable barcode type is
not set in the data part.
07. C/D of EAN-13, UPC-A and EAN-8 can be automatically
generated.
Example: Data 11-digit Input = C/D is calculated by adding
"0" to the top.
Data 12-digit Input (7-digit input) = C/D calculation
Data 13-digit Input (8-digit input) = No C/D calculation.

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Example of the 1:2 Ratio Barcode Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<D>103160*1234567890*
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <D>abbcccn-n
a "Barcode Type" = 0: Codabar
1: CODE39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5
3: EAN-13
(with a guide bar, without a description
font)
4: EAN-8
(with a guide bar, without a description
font)
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5
H: UPC-A
(with a guide bar, without a description
font)
b "Narrow Bar Width" = 01-12dots
c "Barcode height" =001-600dots
n "Print Data" = Data

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ESC+D&ESC+d Barcode Specification

(Selection of a description character)
[Function]
Specifies the guide and center bar long type barcode.
[Supplement]
01. A description character is added to a specified character.
02. C/D of JAN/EAN-13, UPC-A and JAN/EAN-8 can be auto-
matically generated.
Example: Data 11-digit Input = C/D is calculated by adding
"0" to the top.
Data 12-digit Input (7-digit input) = C/D calculation
Data 13-digit Input (8-digit input) = No C/D calculation.
03. If you specify anything other than the specified data, the
character will not printed. In addition, if the ratio of the bar-
code is small and you specify a large character type, a
description character may overlap the barcode.
Example of the Barcode Description Character Selection Spec-
ification Command
<A>
<V>100<H>200<D>302060490308011505
<XS>490308011505
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <D>abbcccn-n +ESC+dn-n
a "Barcode Type" = 3: EAN-13
4: EAN-8
H: UPC-A
b "Narrow Bar Width" = 01-12dots
c "Barcode Height" = 001-600dots
d "Character Type Specification" = XU
XS
XM
XB
XL
OA
OB
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ESC+BD Barcode Specification (Ratio 2:5)

[Function]
Specifies a 2:5 ratio barcode with a narrow bar and wide bar.
[Supplement]
01. Do not specify anything other than the above mentioned
code to parameter "a".
02. There is no module structure ratio available for the follow-
ing barcode types: EAN-13, EAN-8, CODE93, UPC-E,
CODE128, UPC-A, UCC-128, POSTNET
03. You can specify a character space with the Character
Pitch Specification <P> for the following barcode types.
(Codabar, CODE39, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5)
04. The character pitch specification <P> becomes effective
by immediately specifying it before this command. If it is
not located immediately before this command, the default
value (2 dot) is applied.
05. The character pitch is a multiplied value of the character
pitch specification value or default value (if a character
pitch is not specified) and the narrow barspecification.
Example: Character pitch specification (none or 0, 2) x
Thin bar width (2L) =
Font space (4 dots)
Character pitch specification (1) x narrow bar width (3L) =
Font space (3 dots)
Character pitch specification (3) x narrow bar width (3L) =
Font space (9 dots)
06. A barcode is not printed if the applicable barcode type is
not set in the data part.
07. C/D of EAN-13, UPC-A and EAN-8 can be automatically
generated.
Example: Data 11-digit Input = C/D is calculated by adding
"0" to the top.
Data 12-digit Input (7-digit input) = C/D calculation
Data 13-digit Input (8-digit input) = No C/D calculation.

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Example of the Ratio 2:5 Barcode Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<BD>103160*1234567890*
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <BD>abbcccn-n
a "Barcode Type" = 0: Codabar
1: CODE39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5
3: EAN-13
(with a guide bar and description font)
4: EAN-8
(with a guide bar and description font)
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5
H: UPC-A
(with a guide bar and description font)
b "Narrow Bar Width" =01-12dots
c "Barcode Height" =001-600dots
n "Print Data "= Data

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ESC+BT Barcode Ratio Registration Specifica-

tion
[Function]
Specifies a ratio with a narrow bar and wide bar as a free value.
[Supplement]
01. The barcode print specification with the ratio definition
should be done by specifying <BW> after this command.
02. When <BW> and <Q> are missing, only specify the nar-
row and wide bar ratio registration by specifying this com-
mand.
03. Only one registration type is effective.
04. If you set anything other than the specified data, a com-
mand error occurs and the registration fails.
05. If the previous registration is regular data and the data you
are trying to register is an invalid data, the previous data
is printed.

Example of the Barcode Ratio Registration Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<BT>103060306
<V>100<H>200<BW>01233*ABCD*
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <BT>abbccddee
a "Barcode Type" = 0: Codabar
1: CODE39
2: Interleaved 2 of 5
5: Industrial 2 of 5
6: Matrix 2 of 5
b "Narrow Space" = 01-99dots
c "Wide Space" = 01-99dots
d "Narrow Bar" = 01-99dots
e "Wide Bar" = 01-99dots

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ESC+BW Barcode Ratio Registration Print Speci-

fication
[Function]
Specifies the barcode registered with the Barcode Ratio Regis-
tration Specification command <BT>.
[Supplement]
01. You can specify a character space with the Character
Pitch Specification <P> for the following barcode types:
Codabar, CODE39, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5
02. The character pitch specification <P> is effective by spec-
ifying immediately before this command. If it is not located
immediately before this command, the default value (nar-
row space value specified with the <BT> is applied.
03. The character pitch is a multiplied value of the character
pitch specification value or default value (if a character
pitch is not specified) and the thin width specification.
Example:
When a narrow space value specified with <BT> = 3,
Character pitch specification (none or 0, 3) x Thin bar
width (2) = Font space (6 dots)
When a character pitch is specified,
Character pitch specification (2) x Thin bar width (3) = Font
space (6 dot)
04. If you specify anything other than the specified data, a bar-
code is not printed.
05. If <BT> is not specified, a barcode is printed with the ratio
of the narrow bar and wide bar that the <BT> was regis-
tered.
However, if <BT> was not registered, barcode is not
printed.

Example of the Barcode Raito Registration Print Specification

<A>
<BT>102060206
<V>100<H>200<BW>02160*12345*
<Q>2
<Z>
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[Parameter] <BW>aabbn-n
a "Expansion factor"=01-12
b "Barcode Height"=001-600
n "Print Data"= Data

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ESC+FW Lines and Boxes Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies the line and box print.
[Supplement]
01. When the rotation command <%> is used, the coordinate
of the vertical and horizontal against the start point is
reversed if a 90 degree or 270 degree rotation is applied.
Example of the Line and Box Print Specification Command
<A>
<V>100<H>200<FW>0808V300H400
<Q>2
<Z>

When a line is printed,

[Parameter]<FW>aabcccc
a "Line Width" = 02-99 (dots)
b "Specification of Horizontal and Vertical direction" =
H: Horizontal direction
V: Vertical direction
c "Line Length" = 1-H Max
1-V Max

When a box is printed,

[Parameter]<FW>aabbVccccHdddd
a "Vertical Line Width" = 02-99 (dots)
b "Horizontal Line Width" = 02-99 (dots)
c "Vertical Line Length" = 1-V Max
d "Horizontal Line Length" = 1-H Max

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Model Horizontal Line Length (dot) Vertical Line Length (dot)

CL408e 832 1424
CL412e 1248 2136
M-8400RVe 832 1424
CL608e 1216 1424
CL612e 1984 2136
CT400DT/TT 832 3200
CT410DT/TT 1248 4800
M8485Se 1024 1424
M8490Se 1344 2136
M8460Se 1216 1424
M8459Se 896 1424

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ESC+( Reverse Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies the reverse print.
[Supplement]
01. For the print start position, specify the <H> and <V> com-
mands before this command.
02. When the rotation command <%> is used, the coordinate
of the vertical and horizontal against the start point is
reversed if a 90 degree or 270 degree rotation is applied.
If the print start position overruns, a command error occurs
and the character is not printed.
03. When the print start position overruns, a command error
occurs and the black/white inversion is not printed.
04. If the Print Start Position goes over, a command error will
be displayed and the Black and White Inversion will not be
printed.

Specify the print area so that the black printed area does not
exceed more than 30% of the entire area.

Example of the Black/White Inversion Print Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<V>50<H>50<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<V>50<H>50<(>200, 70
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <(>aaaa, bbbb
a "Inversion Area Specification in Horizontal direction" = 8-H Max
b "Inversion Area Specification in Vertical direction" = 8-V Max

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<V>50<H>50<(>200, 70
H50

V50

70

200

Model Inversion in Horizontal Area (dot) Inversion in Vertical Area (dot)

CL408e 832 1424
CL412e 1248 2136
M-8400RVe 832 1424
CL608e 1216 1888
CL612e 1984 2136
CT400DT/TT 832 1424
CT410DT/TT 1248 2136
M8485Se 1024 1424
M8490Se 1344 2136
M8460Se 1216 1424
M8459Se 896 1424

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ESC+J Journal Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies the Journal print.
[Supplement]
01. Prints the journal from <V>2<H>2 position.
02. The character pitch is 2 dots and the line pitch is 16 dots.
03. The font type is an X21 font and printed at 2 x 2.
04. This command cannot be used with other commands of
the Journal Print command. However, <C> and <(> are
excluded.

Example of the Journal Print Specification Command

<A>
<J>
ABCD+CR
EFGH+CR
<Z>
[Parameter] <J>a-a+CR
a "Journal Print Column" = Print Data
CR "Control Code (0DH)"

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ESC+G Graphic Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies a graphic print.
[Supplement]
01. The length of the code of specification "B" is longer than
specification "H". However, the transfer data length is split
in half so you have an advantage in terms of capacity.
02. The rotation <%> and enlargement <L> commands can
be used.

Example of the Graphic Print Specification Command

<A>
<V>50<H>50<G>H02000288888888…8888
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <G>abbbcccn-n
a "Specifies the data as hex and binary"
H: Hex data
Separate an 8-bit data into 4-bit data and
output as a hex code that
supports ASCII.
B: Binary data
An 8-bit data is output as one font data.
b "Specifies a graphic area of the H direction as the byte unit"
c "Specifies a graphic area of the V direction as the byte unit"
n "Graphic Data"

Model Maximum Byte in H direction Maximum Byte in V direction

CL408e 104 178
CL412e 156 267
M-8400RVe 104 178
CL608e 152 178
CL612e 248 267
CT400DT/TT 104 178
CT410DT/TT 156 267

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M8490Se 168 267

M8460Se 152 178
M8459Se 112 178

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ESC+GP PCX File Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies the PCX file print created with a Windows drawing
applications.
[Supplement]
01. Data can be sent as binary data.
02. In a PCX file, the first 128 byte of the data is treated as a
header and the following data is compressed.
03. If the total data does not match with the transferred data,
printing will not be successful.
04. The total byte is the size that appears by entering the „dir“
command.
05. A PCX file can only be used in Black/White mode. A PCX
file with the color mode is not printed because a command
error occurs.
06. You need Windows to create a PCX file. A PCX file cannot
be created if Windows is not installed in your PC.
07. Both the rotation <%> and enlargement <L> commands
can be used.
[Parameter] <GP>aaaaa, n-n
a "Total Byte of a PCX file"
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ESC+GM BMP File Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies the BMP File Print created with a Windows drawing
applications.
This command cannot be used with the CT series.
[Supplement]
01. Data can be sent as binary data.
02. In a BMP file, the first 62 bytes of data are treated as a
header and the following data is compressed.
03. If the total data does not match with the transferred data,
printing will not be successful.
04. The total byte is the size that appears by selecting the
Property command.
05. A BMP file can only be used in the Black/White mode. A
BMP file with the color mode is not printed because a com-
mand error occurs.
06. You need Windows to create a BMP file.
07. Both the rotation <%> and enlargement <L> commands
can be used.
[Parameter] <GM>aaaaa, n-n
a "Total Byte of a BMP file"
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ESC+0 Part Editing Function Specification

[Function]
Specifies the Part Editing Function for the previous printing data.
[Supplement]
01. This function is used when a part of the previous data is
changed.
02. Find the previous print data with the Part Editing com-
mand <0> and edit the part then print the data. You need
to specify the same print position to be changed for the
previous data and send the changed data.
03. The previous data specified for the same position is
cleared.
04. This command is valid until you set the <Z> after <A>.

Previous Print
<A> [DATA1] n1 [DATA2] n2…..<Z>
Partly Changed Print
<A> <0> [DATA2] n3…..<Z>
First page Second page

ABC ABC
DEF 123 Part Editing

05. When the Rotation command applies to the partly edited

position, you need to use the command during editing.
06. This command should be used with the same fixed pitch,
font and digit.

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Example of the Part Editing Function Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABC
<V>200<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>DEF
<Q>1
<Z>

<A>
<0>
<V>200<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>123
<Q>1
<Z>

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ESC+WD Copy within a label (Part Copy) Specifi-

cation
[Function]
Specifies the Copy within a label (Part Copy).
[Supplement]
01. For the print start position, specify <V> and <H> before
this command.
02. Do not specify the copy destination in the copy source
range.
03. When a rotation command <%> is used, the coordinate of
the vertical and horizontal against the start point is
reversed if 90 degree or 270 degree rotation is applied. If
the print start position overruns, a command error occurs
and the character is not printed.

Example of the Copy within a label (Part Copy) Specification

Command
<A>
<V>50<H>50<P>2<L>0202<XS>123
<V>300<H>100<WD>V50H50Y200X400
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <WD>VaaaaHbbbbYccccXdddd
a "V Start point of copy source" = 1-V Max
b "H Start point of copy source" = 1-H Max
c "Vertical copy size of copy source" = 1-V Max
d "Horizontal copy size of copy source" = 1-H Max

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dddd
aaaa

bbbb ABCD
cccc

ABCD

Model Copy source V start point of Vertical Copy source H start point of Horizontal
copy size copy size
CL408e 2848 dots 832 dots
CL412e 4272 dots 1248 dots
M-8400RVe 2848 dots 832 dots
CL608e 3776 dots 1216 dots
CL612e 4272 dots 1984 dots
CT400DT/TT 3200 dots 832 dots
CT410DT/TT 4800 dots 1248 dots
M8485Se 2848 dots 1024 dots
M8490Se 4272 dots 1344 dots
M8460Se 2848 dots 1216 dots
M8459Se 2848 dots 896 dots

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ESC+F Sequential Number Print Specification

[Function]
Set this command before the Data Setting command of a font or
barcode and print the sequential number of the connected data.
[Supplement]
01. The sequential number specification position for one for-
mat can be set up to 8.
02. You cannot copy the numbers that are arranged continu-
ously. However, you can copy the part when the number
is printed continuously.
03. Black/White inversion cannot be applied to the sequential
numbers.
04. The automatic line feed <E> cannot be used.

Example of the Sequential Number Print Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0202
<F>001+001, 5, 0<XS>10000
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <F>aaaabcccc, dd, ee, f
a "Number of times to repeat the same data"
= 1-9999
b "Increase/Decrease Specification"
= +: Addition
= -: Reduction
c "Setting Increase/Decrease value"
= 1-9999
d "Sequential Number Effective Digit"
= 1-99 Default 8 (can be omitted)
e "Low Level Invalid Digit"
= 0-99 Default 0 (can be omitted)
f "Decimal or Hex Sequential Number Specification"
= 0: Decimal (Default can be omitted)
= 1: Hex
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ESC+PS Proportional Pitch Specification

[Function]
Specifies the proportional pitch.
[Supplement]
01. The effective font types are from XU to XL.
02. The proportional print is effective after specifying this com-
mand.
03. This command is effective between <A> and <Z>.
04. The proportional print is not effective if you set anything
other than the specified data.

Example of the Proportional Pitch Specification Command

<A>
<PS>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>

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ESC+PR Proportional Pitch Cancel Specification

[Function]
Cancels the proportional pitch specification.
[Supplement]
01. When the printer is shipped, this command (Proportional
Pitch Cancel) is set as a default (Fixed Pitch). You can set
the default settings (Fixed/Proportional) by using the "User
Mode Setting" of the printer LCD and/or "Printer Setting
Tool".

Example of the Proportional Pitch Cancel Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<PS>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<PR>
<V>300<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>

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ESC+& Form Overlay Registration Specifica-

tion
[Function]
Specifies the form overlay registration.
[Supplement]
01. The fixed print information is stored with this command
and output with drawing data by entering the Recall Spec-
ification </>.
02. This command should be specified at the end of a data
string to be stored. The effective area of the drawing reg-
istration is identical to the printing area of the printer.
03. This command can register only one form.
04. In order to change the information, you must clear the form
overlay <*&> and register new data.
05. The fixed data registered with this command is deleted
when you turn off the printer.

Example of the Form Overlay Registration Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<V>100<H>50<FW>1010V800H750
<V>100<H>50<FW>0505V760H710
<V>150<H>100<XB>0MODEL
<&>
<Z>

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ESC+/ Form Overlay Recall Specification

[Function]
Specifies the form overlay recall.
[Supplement]
01. This command recalls and prints the information regis-
tered with <&>.
02. When this command is detected in the print data column,
it is combined with drawing data stored in the form overlay
and printed.

Example of the Form Overlay Call Specification Command

<A>
</>
<V>200<H>100<P>0<$>B, 100, 100, 6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
<V>720<H>150<B>102100*95000012345*
<Q>2
<Z>

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ESC+ID Job ID Number Specification

[Function]
Specifies the Job ID Number for the status return.
[Supplement]
01. The command is effective when receiving the status
request [ENQ] while printing (including QTY is not 0, offline
and error) is executed with the Status Return Communica-
tion protocol.
02. If the status request [ENQ] is received while printing is not
being executed (QTY is 0, when the printer is started or
when there is no received data), a space [20H] is set to the
status and returned to the printer.
03. The information between <A> and <Z> is invalid when this
command is received with only the Registration command
(Format, Graphics, Custom-design character, etc.).
04. The last specification is valid when this command (<A> -
<ID> - <ID> - <Z>) is specified to more than one place
within one form.
05. For more information, refer to the "Interface: High Speed
RS-232C" manual.

Example of the Job ID Number Specification for the status return

Command
<A>
<ID>01
<V>200<H>100<P>0<$>B, 100, 100, 6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <ID>aa
a "ID Number"= 00-99

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ESC+WK Job Name Specification

[Function]
Specifies the Job Name for status return.
[Supplement]
01. The command is effective when receiving the status
request [ENQ] while printing (including QTY is not 0, offline
and error) is executed with the Status Return Communica-
tion protocol.
02. The information between <A> and <Z> is invalid when this
command is received with only the Registration command
(Format, Graphic, Custom-design character, etc.).
03. The last specification is valid when this command (<A> -
<WK> -<WK> - <Z>) is set in more than one place within
one form.
04. For more information, refer to the "Interface: High Speed
RS-232C" manual.

Example of the Job Name Specification for status return Com-

mand
<A>
<WK>TEST01
<V>200<H>100<P>0<$>B, 100, 100, 6
<$=>SATOPRINTER
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <WK>a-a
a "Job Name"= ASCII CODE 16 digit

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ESC+NUL (~) Multi Cut Specification

[Function]
Specifies this command when you cut a label with any number.
[Supplement]
01. This command is effective for a printer with a cutter.
02. NUL is set as (00hex) and "~" as (7Ehex).
03. When you enter "0" cutting is ommited.
04. The print and cut multiple should not exceed the maximum
print number (999999).
05. This command should be set after specifying the <Q>
command. The <Q> command specifies the number of
labels to be cut.
<A>

<Q>4
<NUL>2
<Z>

Cut Cut Cut Cut

Two

ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC

4 sheets

Example of the Multi Cut Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>4
<NUL>2
<Z>

[Parameter] <NUL>aaaa
a "Print number before cutting"= 1-9999

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ESC+~A Cut Number Unit Specification

[Function]
Specifies the cut number unit.
[Supplement]
01. This command is effective for a printer with a cutter.
02. If you do not specify this command with the Cutter Oper-
ation Mode, one label cut applies.
03. If a = 0 is specified, the cut is not applied.
04. The <~A> command should be set before specifying the
<Q> command.
The <Q> command specifies the number of label to be
printed.
<A>

<~A>2
<Q>7
<Z> Remaining 1

Cut Cut Cut Cut

Two

ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC ABC

7 sheets

Example of the Cut Number Unit Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<~A>2
<Q>7
<Z>

[Parameter] <~A>aaaa
a "Cut Unit Number"= 0-9999
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ESC+~B Cut Operation Specification

[Function]
Specifies the cut operation.
[Supplement]
01. This command is effective for a printer with a cutter.
02. This command is used while the printer has stopped the
cut status of NUL (Multi Cut Specification) or ~A (Cut Num-
ber Unit Specification).
03. This command should be used by differentiating between
<A> and <Z>.
04. This command cannot be used with other commands.
05. Print Stop Position

A: Printed
Cut Position Head Position
B: No Print
C: No Print A B C
D: No Print

A B C D

06. Command Recep-

tion B C D
1. Feed a label in
the cut position.
B C D
2.Cut a label.
3.Back feed to the
head position.

Example of the Cut Operation Specification Command

<A>
<~B>
<Z>

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ESC+A1 Label Size Specification

[Function]
Specifies the label size.
[Supplement]
01. If you use a label smaller than the width of the printer
head, you can adjust the start position to the label by using
this command.
02. When you specify the size, consider the size of the back-
ing paper.

Example CL408e/412e
Start Point
Label Size 1 640
1
Feeding Direction

Label Size 100mm

(80mm x 100mm)
178mm
(1424 dots)
(2136 dots)

640(dot)
(800 dots)
923(dot)
80mm (1200 dots)

104mm
(832)/(1248)dots

Example of the Label Size Specification Command

<A>
<A1>08000640
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <A1>aaaabbbb
a "Vertical Label Size" = 1-V Max (dot)
b "Horizontal Label Size" = 1-H Max (dot)
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Model Horizontal Label Size Vertical Label Size

CL408e 832 2848
CL412e 1248 4272
M-8400RVe 832 2848
CL608e 1216 3776
CL612e 1984 4272
CT400DT/TT 832 3200
CT410DT/TT 1248 4800
M8485Se 1024 dots 2848
M8490Se 1344 dots 4272
M8460Se 1216 dots 2848
M8459Se 896 dots 2848

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ESC+CS Print Speed Specification

[Function]
Specifies the print speed.
In general, the print speed is set with the "User Mode" Operation
of the printer but you can also temporarily set it with this com-
mand.
[Supplement]
01. This command should be used by differentiating between
<A and <Z>.
02. The value specified with this command is invalid when you
turn off the printer and the default value is effective when
the printer is restarted.
03. When you set the default print speed, use the "User Mode"
of the printer.
04. When the setting value saved in the printer is changed,
use the PG command.

Example of the Label Speed Specification Command

<A>
<CS>2
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <CS>aa

Model Print Speed “aa” Model Print Speed “aa”

CL408e 1 : 2 inch/s M-8400RVe 1 : 2 inch/s
CL412e 2 : 3 inch/s (DSW2-8 OFF) 2 : 4 inch/s
3 : 4 inch/s 3 : 6 inch/s
4 : 5 inch/s 4 : 8 inch/s
5 : 6 inch/s 5 : 10 inch/s
CL608e 4 : 4 inch/s M-8400RVe 1 : 2 inch/s
CL612e 6 : 6 inch/s (DSW2-8 ON) 2 : 3 inch/s
8 : 8 inch/s 3 : 4 inch/s
4 : 5 inch/s
5 : 6 inch/s

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CT400DT/TT 2 : 2 inch/s CT410DT/TT 2 : 2 inch/s

3 : 3 inch/s 3 : 3 inch/s
4 : 4 inch/s 4 : 4 inch/s
5 : 5 inch/s
6 : 6 inch/s
M8458Se 4 : 4 inch/s M8460Se 4 : 4 inch/s
6 : 6 inch/s 6 : 6 inch/s
8: 8 inch/s 8 : 8 inch/s
10: 10 inch/s
12 : 12 inch/s
M8490Se 4 : 4 inch/s M8459Se 2 : 2 inch/s
6 : 6 inch/s 3 : 3 inch/s
8 : 8 inch/s 4 : 4 inch/s
5 : 5 inch/s

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ESC+#E Print Darkness Specification

[Function]
Specifies the print darkness.
[Supplement]
01. You should adjust the settings from the "User Mode" of the
printer.
02. The value specified with this command is saved in the
printer.

Example of the Print Density Specification Command

<A>
<#E>3
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
Parameter <#E>ab
a "Specification of Print Density Level"
b "Print Density Specification" can only be used with the CT4xx
= A-F

Model Print Density “a” Model Print Density “a”

CL408e 1 : Light CL608e 1 : Light
CL412e 2 : Medium Light CL612e 2 : Normal
CT400DT/TT 3 : Normal M8485Se 3 : Dark
CT410DT/TT 4 : Medium Dark M8490Se
M-8400RVe 5 : Dark M8460Se
M-8459Se

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ESC+PG Printer Operation Registration

[Function]
Registers the printer operation in the EEPROM.
[Supplement]
01. You should adjust the settings from the "User Mode" of the
printer.
02. The operation setting specified with this command is
stored even if you turn off the printer.
[Parameter] <PG>abcdefghhijklmnooppqqrrstuvwxy
CL4xxe, CL6xxe, M8400RVe, M84xxSe
No. Item Description
a Not Used 00h fixed
b Not Used 00h fixed
c Print Speed (Default:02h) 00h 2 inch/s 05h 7 inch/s
01h 3 inch/s 06h 8 inch/s
02h 4 inch/s 07h 9 inch/s
03h 5 inch/s 08h 10 inch/s
04h 6 inch/s 10h 12 inch/s
d Not Used 00h fixed
e Not Used 00h fixed
f Not Used 00h fixed
g Not Used 00h fixed
h Print Density Specification (Default:A) 41h A
42h B (Not Used)
43h C (Not Used)
44h D (Not Used)
45h E (Not Used)
46h F (Not Used)
h Print Density Level (Default:03h) 01h Density 1
02h Density 2
03h Density 3
04h Density 4
05h Density 5
i Not Used 00h fixed
j 0 Slash 00h disabled
01h enabled
k Kanji Code (Default:00h) 00h JIS Code
01h Shift-JIS Code
l Not Used 00h fixed
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No. Item Description

n Proportional Pitch 00h fixed
(Default:00h) 01h Proportional Pitch
o Vertical Label Size (dot) CL408e : (1 – 2848)
CL412e : (1 – 4272)
CL608e : (1 – 2848)
CL612e : (1 – 4272)
M-8400RVe : (1 – 2848)
p Horizontal Label Size (dot) CL408e : (1 – 832)
CL412e : (1 – 1248)
CL608e : (1 – 1216)
CL612e : (1 – 1984)
M-8400RVe : (1 – 832)
M8485Se : (1 – 1024)
M8490Se : (1 – 1344)
M8460Se : (1 – 1216)
M8459Se : (1 – 896)
q Vertical Start Point Correction Value (dot) [0 – 792]
[-1 – -792]
r Horizontal Start Point Correction Value (dot) [0 – 792]
[-1 – -792]
s Not Used 00h fixed
t Not Used 00h fixed
u Not Used 00h fixed
v Not Used 00h fixed
w Not Used 00h fixed
x Space between Labels (dot) [0 – 64]
y Alarm Sound Setting 00h On
01h Off

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CT400DT/TT, CT410DT/TT
No. Item Description
a Not Used 00h fixed
b Not Used 00h fixed
c Print Speed (Default:02h) 00h 2 inch/s
01h 3 inch/s
02h 4 inch/s
03h 5 inch/s (CT400DT/TT only)
04h 6 inch/s (CT400DT/TT only)
d Not Used 00h fixed
e Cutter Operation 00h Operation 1 (Head position)
01h Operation 2 (Cutter position)
02h Operation 3 (Without back feed)
f Dispenser Operation 00h Operation 1 (Head position)
01h Operation 2 (Dispenser position)
g Linerless Operation 00h Linerless (Cutter position)
01h Linerless (Back feed)
h Print Density Specification (Default:A) 41h A
42h B
43h C
44h D
45h E
46h F
h Print Density Level (Default:03h) 01h Density 1
02h Density 2
03h Density 3
04h Density 4
05h Density 5
i Sensor Type 00h Reflection sensor
01h Transparent sensor
02h Sensor ignore type
j 0 Slash 00h disabled
01h enabled
k Kanji Code (Default:00h) 00h JIS Code
01h Shift-JIS Code
l Label type Specification 00h Adhesive Label
01h Non-adhesive Tag
m Initial Feed 00h disabled
01h enabled
n Proportional Pitch (Default:00h) 00h Fixed pitch
01h Proportional pitch

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No. Item Description

o Vertical Label Size (dot) CT400DT/TT : (1 – 3200)
CT410DT/TT : [01h – 12c0h] (1 – 4800)
p Horizontal Label Size (dot) CT400DT/TT : (1 – 832)
CT410DT/TT : (1 – 1248)
q Vertical Start Point Correction Value (dot) [0 – 792]
[-1 – -792]
r Horizontal Start Point Correction Value (dot) [0 – 792]
[-1 – -792]
s Label pitch offset (dot) [0 – 63]
[-1 – -99]
t TearOff offset (dot) [0 – 63]
[-1 – -99]

u Cutter offset (dot) [0 – 63]

[-1 – -99]
v Dispenser offset (dot) [0 – 63]
[-1 – -99]
w Control Code Specification 00h Standard Code
01h Non-standard Code
x Gap between Labels (dot) [0 – 64]
y Alarm Sound Setting 00h On
01h Off

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ESC+A3 Start Point Correction Specification

[Function]
Specifies the change of the start point coordinate.
[Supplement]
01. You should adjust the settings from the "User Mode" of the
printer.

Example of the Start Point Correction Specification Command

<A>
<A3>V10H10
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter]<A3>VaaaaHbbb
a "Vertical direction (dot)" = 1-V Max
b "Horizontal direction (dot)" = 1-H Max
Start point before
specification

V
H

Start point after

specification

Model Vertical Label Size (dot) Horizontal Label Size (dot)

CL408e 1424 832
CL412e 2136 1248
M-8400RVe 1424 832
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CL608e 1424 1216

CL612e 2136 1984
CT400DT/TT 3200 832
CT410DT/TT 4800 1248
M8485Se 1424 1024
M8490Se 2136 1344
M8460Se 1424 1216
M8459Se 1424 896

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ESC+* Clear Specification

[Function]
Clears the registered information in the printer memory.
[Supplement]
01. This command should be used by differentiating between
<A> and <Z>.
02. This command does not clear the data while printing.
03. This command is effective between items.
04. Each data transferred before executing All Clear with this
command is deleted by sending the All Clear (a=X) of this
command when the printer is set to the Multiple Reception
Mode.
05. In this case, the Custom-design character registration and
overlay are also cleared.

Only for ESC+* <*>

One Item = Receive buffer/Drawing buffer (it is not issued again)
Multiple Item = Reception buffer/Drawing buffer (JOB is cleared
while printing)

Example of the Clear Specification Command

<A>
<*>X
<Z>

For the internal memory clear <*a>

a = Clear Item Specification
T: Custom-design character Registration area
&: Form Overlay Buffer
X: All Clear (Reception Buffer, Edit Buffer, Custom-design char-
acter Registration, Form Overlay)
* However, the print job cannot be cleared while printing.
F: Font Registration Area
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ESC+FC Font Delete Specification

[Function]
Specifies the deletion of the fonts registered in the internal mem-
ory.
[Supplement]
01. This command should be used to differentiate between
<A> and <Z>.

Example of the Font Delete Specification Command.

<A>
<FC>01
<Z>
[Parameter] <FC>aa
a "Font ID Number"= 01-99

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ESC+@ Off-line Specification

[Function]
Changes the printer's status from on-line to off-line.
[Supplement]
01. This command should be used by differentiating between
<A> and <Z>.
02. Use One Item for the printer reception mode.

Example of the Off-line Specification Command

<A>
<@>, load Blue Labels
<Z>
[Parameter] <@>, a~a
a The message appears on the printer's LCD.
It is possible to insert a maximum of 32 digits.

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ESC+2S Two Color Print Area Specification

[Function]
Specifies the two color print area.
This command works only with CT4xx DT.
Special 2-color thermal material is required!
[Supplement]
01. This command should be used with the Label Size Spec-
ification <A1> command.
02. Up to 10 areas of two color print can be registered.
03. The print quality is affected by the Print Speed Specifica-
tion and Print Density Specification.
04. SATO does not guarantee the quality of the barcode
printed with the two color print.
[Note]
For 2mm inside from the printed area, two colors print may not
be printed clearly.

Start
Position
Head Block Note
(Left) For CT400DT, it is 4mm
Original
(32 dot) left from the
Position
head center position.
End Head Block
(Left)
Direction
Paper Feed

Position

Head Block
(Both)

52mm (624 dot) 52mm (624 dot)

For CT410DT
For CT400DT
48mm (384 dot) 56mm (448 dot)

Example of the Two Color Print Area Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<X22>ABCD
<2S>2V0001Y0892
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<Z>
[Parameter] <2S>aVbbbbYcccc
a "Head Block Specification" = 0: Left
1: Right
2: Both
b "Start Vertical position" = 1-Label Vertical Size
c "End Vertical position" = 1-Label Vertical Size

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ESC+PO Offset Specification

[Function]
Specifies the label stop position for each operation.
This command works only with the CT series.
[Supplement]
01. Adjust the position by moving the printer volume.
02. You do not have to use this command for regular label
printing.
03. Use this command when you experience some specific
offset.

Example of the Offset Specification Command

<A>
<PO>3+08
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <PO>abcc
a "Offset Specification" = 0: Cutter Operation
1: Dispenser Operation
2: Tear Off Operation
3: Continuous Operation
b "Offset Direction Specification" = "+/-" Selection
c "Offset Amount Specification" = 00-99dots

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ESC+TG Space Size between Labels Specifica-

tion
[Function]
Specifies the gap size between labels.
[Supplement]
01. The standard gap size between labels is 3mm.
02. For a non-adhesive tag, you do not have to specify the
gap.
03. You do not have to specify this command.

Example of the Space Size between Labels Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<TG>36
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <TG>aa
a "Space size between labels" = 0-64 (dot)
8dot/mm (Default:24)
12dot/mm (Default:36)

Space between labels

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ESC+IG Sensor Type Specification

[Function]
Specifies the sensor type.
Except for CT series, this command is specified by using the
printer Dip Switches.
[Supplement]
01. You do not have to specify this command for regular label
printing.

Example of the Sensor Type Specification Command

<A>
<IG>0
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <IG>a
a "Sensor Type Specification" =0: Reflection sensor
1: Transparent sensor (Space)
2: Sensor not used

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ESC+PH Print Method Specification

[Function]
Specifies the print method.
This command is specified by using Dip Switches of the printer.
[Supplement]
01. You do not have to specify this command for regular label
printing.

Example of the Print Method Specification Command

<A>
<IG>0
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <PH>a
a "Print Method Specification" = 0: Thermal Transfer
1: Direct Thermal

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ESC+PM Operation Mode Specification

[Function]
Specifies the operation mode.
This command is specified by using Dip Switches of the printer.
[Supplement]
01. You do not have to specify this command for regular label
printing.

[Parameter] <PM>a
a "Operation Mode Specification" =
0: Continuous Operation
1: Tear Off Operation
2: Cutter Operation (Head position)
3: Cutter Operation (Cutter position)
4: Cutter Operation (without back feed)
5: Linerless Operation (Cutter position)
6: Linerless Operation (without back feed)
7: Dispenser Operation (Head position)
8: Dispenser Operation (Dispenser position)

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ESC+C Reissue Specification

[Function]
Specifies reissuing the previously printed contents.
[Supplement]
01. This command does not take effect if you turn off the
printer and the contents are cleared.

Example of the Reissue Specification Command

<A>
<C>
<Z>

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ESC+RF Font/Graphik Recall Print Specification

[Function]
Searches and prints the downloaded font or logo.
[Supplement]
01. Specify a value where the higher byte of Unicode is
replaced with the lower byte for printing.
02. When accessing and printing the graphik, specify the fol-
lowing:
"Print Digit Number : 0002", "Print Data : <826B>16".
03. Use ideally the Memory Card Compiler from the Dynamic
Aviator Label Suite to store or delete a font or graphic.
04. You can find a font ID for the downloaded font or logo from
the "Font ID" item of the dialog box by selecting [Mainte-
nance]-[Download Logo/Font Maintenance] from [Font
Create Tool], [Logo Create Tool] or [Download Tool] menu.
[Parameter] <RF>aabbbb, n-n
a "Font ID Number"
b "Print Digit Number"
n "Print Data"

Example of the Font/Logo Search Print Specification Command

1) When a single byte "AB" is printed by using the Font
Recall Print function.
(For Unicode: A: <0041>16B: <0042>16)
<A>
<PS><V>100<H>100<L>0101<RF>010004,
<0041>16<0042>16
<Z>

2) When Graphic Recall Print is used.

<A>
<V>100<H>100<L>0101<RF>020002, <826B>16
<Z>

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ESC+YE Paper Type Specification

[Function]
Specifies the label type.
This command works only with for CT series.
[Supplement]
01. When you turn off the printer, all specified values are
invalid and the registered values in the printer are valid
when the printer is restarted.
[Parameter] <YE>a
a "Paper Type Specification" =
0: Non-adhesive Label
1: Non-adhesive Tag

Example of the Paper Type Specification Command

<A>
<YE>0
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Q>4
<Z>

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ESC+AX Print Area Enlargement Specification

[Function]
Enlarges the vertical size of the print area.
[Supplement]
This command works not with the CT4xx.
01. Enlarges the print area of the pitch direction.
02. This command should be placed after <A> command.
03. When using this command, the print area will return to its
standard size when the printer is turned off.
Example of the Print Area Enlargement Specification Com-
mand.
<A>
<AX>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Z>
[Parameter] <AX>

Standard print area

Enlarged print area

Printer Model Printing Resolution Maximum Printing Area

(Head Density)
Standard Height Enlarged Height
1 CL408e 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
2 CL412e 300dpi 178mm 356mm
(12dot/mm) (2136dot) (4272dot)
3 M-8400RVe 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
4 CL608e 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
5 CL612e 300dpi 178mm 356mm
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6 M8485Se 203dpi 178mm 356mm

(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
7 M8490Se 300dpi 178mm 356mm
(12dot/mm) (2136dot) (4272dot)
8 M8460Se 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
9 M8459Se 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)

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ESC+AR Print Area Standard Specification

[Function]
This command returns the print area from command <AX> back
to its standard size.
[Supplement]
This command works not with the CT4xx
01. This command should be placed after the <A> command.

Example of the Print Area Standard Specification Command.

<A>
<AR>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<M>ABCD
<Z>
[Parameter] <AR>

Standard print area

Enlarged print area

Printer Model Printing Resolution Maximum Printing Area

(Head Density)
Standard Height Enlarged Height
1 CL408e 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
2 CL412e 300dpi 178mm 356mm
(12dot/mm) (2136dot) (4272dot)
3 M-8400RVe 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
4 CL608e 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
5 CL612e 300dpi 178mm 356mm
(12dot/mm) (2136dot) (4272dot)

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7 M8490Se 300dpi 178mm 356mm

(12dot/mm) (2136dot) (4272dot)
8 M8460Se 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)
9 M8459Se 203dpi 178mm 356mm
(8dot/mm) (1424dot) (2848dot)

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ESC+EP Final Position Print Specification

[Function]
Specifies the final stop position for continous material (sensor
not used).
[Supplement]
01. This command must be placed after the Label Size Spec-
ification command <A1>.
02. The final stop position will be the vertical label size speci-
fied by the Label Size Specification command, regardless
of what is actually printed.
Example of the Final Position Print Specification Command.
<A>
<A1>14240832
<EP>
<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0202<XM>ABCD
<Z>

Model Horizontal Label Size Vertical Label Size

CL408e 832 2848
CL412e 1248 4272
M-8400RVe 832 2848
CL608e 1216 2848
CL612e 1984 4272
CT400DT/TT 832 3200
CT410DT/TT 1248 4800

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ESC+I2 Serial Interface Settting

[Function]
This command can only be used with CT4xx.
This command specifies the serial setting.
[Supplement]
01. The value specified with this command become functional
when you turn off the power and restart the printer.
[Parameter]ESC+I2abcde
a "Baud rate" 30h = 9600bps
31h = 19200bps
32h = 38400bps
33h = 57600bps
b "Data bit" 30h = 8bit
31h = 7bit
c "Parity" 30h = Non parity
31h = Odd parity
32h = Even parity
d "Stop bit" 30h = 1bit
31h = 2bit
e "Control" 30h = ER control (single item)
31h = ER control (multi item)
32h = Xon-Xoff
33h = Status 4
34h = Status 3

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ESC+I1 IEEE 1284 Settting

[Function]
This command specifies the reception mode and ACK width of
the IEEE1284.
This command can be used with CT series only.
[Supplement]
01. This command does not have to be specified.
02. This command cannot be used with the MR400e, MR600e
and M-4800RVe series.
[Parameter] ESC+I1ab
a "Reception mode (Default: 0)" 0: Multiple Reception
1: One Item Reception
b "ACK width specification" Valid range: 010 - 200 (1 =
50ns)

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ESC+WT Calendar Setup Specification

[Function]
Sets the calendar (the year, the month and the day).
[Supplement]
This command works not with the CT4xx
01. This command should be used for differentiating between
<A> and <Z>.
02. This command requires a RTC.

Example of the Calendar Setup Specification Command.

<A>
<WT>0012251300
<Z>
[Parameter] <WT>aabbccddee
a "Year Setup" = Valid Range : 00-99
b "Month Setup" = Valid Range : 01-12
c "Day Setup" = Valid Range : 01-31
d "Time Setup" = Valid Range : 00-23
e 'Minute Setup" = Valid Range : 00-59

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ESC+WP Date Offset Specification

[Function]
Specifies a Date Offset.
[Supplement]
This command works not with the CT4xx
01. This command requires a RTC.
02. It's possible to specify only one type of added heading.
03. It is valid for the last specified command.

Example of the Date OffsetSpecification Command.

<A>
<WP>M03
<V>100<H>200
<XM><WA>DD/MM/YY
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <WP>abbb
a "Year/Month/Day/Hour Setup" = Y : Year
= M : Month
= D : Day
= h: Hour
b "Year, Month, Day and Time Range
Setup Y Valid Range Specification" = 0-9
M = 00-99
D = 000-999
h = 000-999

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ESC+WA Real Time Clock Specification

(Real Time Method)
[Function]
Specifies the printing of the Calendar.
[Supplement]
This command works not with the CT4xx
01. When the printer is set for multiple prints like <Q> = 100,
the calendar data will be updated on each page.
02. Within one form, it is possible to specify up to 6 places the
Calendar Print command.
03. The calendar print data will be maximum 16 characters.
04. This command requires a RTC.
05. The type of character should be specified before <WA>.
06. Partly copying the calendar print data or black/white inver-
sion is not possible.

Example of the Calendar Print Specification Command.

<A>
<WP>M03
<V>100<H>200
<XM><WA>DD/MM/YYhh : mm
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <WA>a
a "Specification of the Real Time Clock date to be printed"
YYYY: Year 4-digits
YY Year 2-digits
MM Month 2-digits
DD Day 2-digits
hh Hour 2-digits 24hour format
HH Hour 2-digits 12hour format
mm Minutes 2- digits
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ss Seconds 2-digits
TT Time Period (AM/PM)
JJJ Julian Date 3-digits
ww Week number 2-digits
WW Week number -1 (depending on 1st day of the
year), 2-digits

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3. Font Character Set

3.1 XU Font Character Set
Characters composed with the basic size 5 x 9 dots.

The above printed sample is 5x in both the vertical and horizon-

tal direction.
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3.2 XS Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 17 x 17 dots.

The above printed sample is 2x in both the vertical and horizon-

tal direction.

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3.3 XM Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 24 x 24 dots.

The above printed sample is 2x in both the vertical and horizon-

tal direction.

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3.4 XB Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 48 x 48 dots.

The above printed sample is 1x in both the vertical and horizon-

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3.5 XL Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 48 x 48 dots.

The above printed sample is 1x in the vertical and horizontal

direction.

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3.6 U Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 5 x 9 dots.

The above printed sample is 5x in both the vertical and horizon-

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3.7 S Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 8 x 15 dots.

The above printed sample is 2x in both the vertical and horizon-

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3.8 M Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 13 x 20 dots.

The above printed sample is 2x in both the vertical and horizon-

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3.9 WB Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 18 x 30 dots.

The above printed sample is 1x in both the vertical and horizon-

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3.10 WL Font Character Set

Characters composed with the basic size 28 x 52 dots.

The above printed sample is 1x in both the vertical and horizon-

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3.11 OCR-A Font Character Set

OCR-A Style Character Specification (Alphanumeric and sym-
bol)
Character Structure: 15 x 22 dots

The above printed sample is 1x in both the vertical and horizon-

tal direction.

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3.12 OCR-B Font Character Set

OCR-B Style Character Specification (Alphanumeric and sym-
bol)
Character Structure: 20 x 24 dots

The above printed sample is 1x in both the vertical and horizon-

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4. Barcode Table
4.1 Codabar Code Table

S I S O
b4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
b3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
b2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
b1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
b4 b3 b2 b1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 0 0 0 SP 0
0 0 0 1 1 1 A a
0 0 1 0 2 2 B b
0 0 1 1 3 3 C c
0 1 0 0 4 $ 4 D T d t
0 1 0 1 5 5 E e
0 1 1 0 6 6
0 1 1 1 7 7
1 0 0 0 8 8
1 0 0 1 9 9
1 0 1 0 A * :
1 0 1 1 B +
1 1 0 0 C
1 1 0 1 D -
1 1 1 0 E . N n
1 1 1 1 F /

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4.2 CODE-39 Code Table

S I S O
b4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
b3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
b2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
b1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
b4 b3 b2 b1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 0 0 0 SP 0 P
0 0 0 1 1 1 A Q
0 0 1 0 2 2 B R
0 0 1 1 3 3 C S
0 1 0 0 4 $ 4 D T
0 1 0 1 5 % 5 E U
0 1 1 0 6 6 F V
0 1 1 1 7 7 G W
1 0 0 0 8 8 H X
1 0 0 1 9 9 I Y
1 0 1 0 A * J Z
1 0 1 1 B + K
1 1 0 0 C L
1 1 0 1 D - M
1 1 1 0 E . N
1 1 1 1 F / O

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4.3 Interleaved 2/5, Matrix 2/5, Industrial 2/5, UPC,

EAN, UPC-E Code Table

S I S O
b4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
b3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
b2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
b1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
b4 b3 b2 b1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 1 0 2 2
0 0 1 1 3 3
0 1 0 0 4 4
0 1 0 1 5 5
0 1 1 0 6 6
0 1 1 1 7 7
1 0 0 0 8 8
1 0 0 1 9 9
1 0 1 0 A
1 0 1 1 B
1 1 0 0 C
1 1 0 1 D
1 1 1 0 E
1 1 1 1 F

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4.4 CODE-93 Code Table

S I S O
b4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
b3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
b2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
b1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
b4 b3 b2 b1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 0 0 0 SP 0 @ P ` p
0 0 0 1 1 ! 1 A Q a q
0 0 1 0 2 ” 2 B R b r
0 0 1 1 3 # 3 C S c s
0 1 0 0 4 $ 4 D T d t
0 1 0 1 5 % 5 E U e u
0 1 1 0 6 & 6 F V f v
0 1 1 1 7 ’ 7 G W g w
1 0 0 0 8 ( 8 H X h x
1 0 0 1 9 ) 9 I Y i y
1 0 1 0 A * : J Z j z
1 0 1 1 B + ; K [ k {
1 1 0 0 C , < L ¥ l |
1 1 0 1 D - = M ] m }
1 1 1 0 E . > N ^ n ~
1 1 1 1 F / ? O _ o DEL

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4.5 CODE-128 Character Code Table

Value CODE A CODE B CODE C
0 SP SP 00
1 ! ! 01
2 ” ” 02
3 # # 03
4 $ $ 04
5 % % 05
6 & & 06
7 ’ ’ 07
8 ( ( 08
9 ) ) 09
10 * * 10
11 + + 11
12 , , 12
13 - - 13
14 . . 14
15 / / 15
16 0 0 16
17 1 1 17
18 2 2 18
19 3 3 19
20 4 4 20
21 5 5 21
22 6 6 22
23 7 7 23
24 8 8 24
25 9 9 25
26 : : 26
27 ; ; 27
28 < < 28
29 = = 29
30 > (Note 4) > (Note 4) 30
31 ? ? 31
32 @ @ 32
33 A A 33
34 B B 34
35 C C 35
36 D D 36
37 E E 37
38 F F 38
39 G G 39
40 H H 40
41 I I 41
42 J J 42
43 K K 43
44 L L 44
45 M M 45
46 N N 46
47 O O 47
48 P P 48

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Value CODE A CODE B CODE C

49 Q Q 49
50 R R 50
51 S S 51
52 T T 52
53 U U 53
54 V V 54
55 W W 55
56 X X 56
57 Y Y 57
58 Z Z 58
59 [ [ 59
60 \ \ 60
61 ] ] 61
62 ^ ^ 62
63 _ _ 63
64 NUL >SP ‘ >SP 64
65 SOH >! a >! 65
66 STX >” b >” 66
67 ETX ># c ># 67
68 EOT >$ d >$ 68
69 ENQ >% e >% 69
70 ACK >& f >& 70
71 BEL >’ g >’ 71
72 BS >( h >( 72
73 HT >) i >) 73
74 LF >* j >* 74
75 VT >+ k >+ 75
76 FF >, l >, 76
77 CR >- m >- 77
78 SO >. n >. 78
79 SI >/ o >/ 79
80 DLE >0 p >0 80
81 DC1 >1 q >1 81
82 DC2 >2 r >2 82
83 DC3 >3 s >3 83
84 DC4 >4 t >4 84
85 NAK >5 u >5 85
86 SYN >6 v >6 86
87 ETB >7 w >7 87
88 CAN >8 x >8 88
89 EM >9 y >9 89
90 SUB >: z >: 90
91 ESC >; { >; 91
92 FS >< | >< 92
93 GS >= } >= 93
94 RS >> ~ >> 94
95 US >? DEL >? 95
96 FNC3 >@ FNC3 >@ 96
97 FNC2 >A FNC2 >A 97

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Value CODE A CODE B CODE C

98 SHIFT >B SHIFT >B 98
99 CODE-C >C CODE-C >C 99
100 CODE-B >D FNC4 >D CODE-B >D
101 FNC4 >E CODE-A >E CODE-A >E
102 FNC1 >F FNC1 >F FNC1 >F
103 START CODE A >G
104 B >H
105 C >I

Note:
1. The Start code must be sent.
2. The Stop code is automatically added by the printer.
3. Code values higher than 64 for CODE A and B are speci-
fied as a two-character code added with >.
4. The ">" specified code should be ">J".

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4.6 Customer Barcode Table

S I S O
b4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
b3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
b2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
b1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
b4 b3 b2 b1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 0 0 0 0 0 P
0 0 0 1 1 1 A Q
0 0 1 0 2 2 B R
0 0 1 1 3 3 C S
0 1 0 0 4 4 D T
0 1 0 1 5 5 E U
0 1 1 0 6 6 F V
0 1 1 1 7 7 G W
1 0 0 0 8 8 H X
1 0 0 1 9 9 I Y
1 0 1 0 A J Z
1 0 1 1 B K
1 1 0 0 C L
1 1 0 1 D - M
1 1 1 0 E N
1 1 1 1 F O

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5. Two Dimensional Code

ESC+2D10 2D Code PDF417
[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code PDF417.

Example of the 2D Code PDF417 Specification Command

<A>
<V>100<H>200<2D10>, 03, 09, 3, 03, 18
<DN>0010, 0123456789
<Q>2
<Z>

Print position
The print start position is the top left corner with <V> and <H>.
<V>100<H>200<2D10>***…...**
200

100

[Parameter] ESC+2D10, aa, bb, c, dd, ee (, f)

a "Minimum module width (dot number)" Valid Range: 01-09
* 01 and 02 can be specified but may not be read.
b "Minimum module height (dot number)" Valid Range: 01-24
* 01, 02 and 03 can be specified but may not be read.
c "Security level" Valid Range: 0-8
d "Data code word per line" Valid Range: 01-30
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e "Line number per symbol" Valid Range: 03-90

00: Automatic (the height varies according to the specified
data number)
f "Code type" 0: Regular
1: Retrenchment type (can be omitted; default is 0)
* If e=d=00, the vertical/horizontal size (aspect ratio) is 1: 2
according to the specified data number.
* If the specification of "e" and "d" does not match with the data
number, printing may fail.
* When you set a higher security level, you also specify a larger
value for "e" or "d".
[Data] ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
m "Data number" Valid Range: 0001-2681
n "Print data"
*Although the maximum data digit number is 2681, the settings
vary according to the following specification.
1) Minimum module size
2) Security level
3) Print data type

*If the above mentioned parameter is not specified or data is not

matched, printing may not be executed.
Note:
1. A sequential number cannot be used.
2. A print position with automatic line feeding function cannot
be specified.
3. The print data can be specified.
4. The Printer Head Check function can be used.
5. Format registration can be used.
6. R (rotation) printing can be used.
7. When the print quality ratio increases, set a higher mini-
mum module size.
8. When the read ratio increases, set a higher security level.
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9. The print height varies if only alphabet or only numeric

characters are used or if alphanumeric characters are
used.
Interface Precaution
When binary data (Kanji, etc.) is registered as a PDF417 sym-
bol, take into consideration the following:

[Connect the printer and host using a RS-232C]

Description
Although a regular printer handles JIS Kanji code, some host
computers use Shift-JIS Kanji code. The differences are auto-
matically converted via the centronics interface.
Therefore, the data is not sent to the SATO printer correctly. This
may lead to printing problems, for example, printing might not be
executed or the contents are changed.

Sample
When you use MS-DOS on NEC PC-9801, the Kanji output of
centronics is converted to a Kanji code for the NEC printer.
(For more information on the above mentioned operation, refer
to the MS-DOS User Reference Manual.)
In order to avoid this, you must create a program to control the
printer port directly. This requires knowledge on host computer
hardware and OS.

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ESC+BQ 2D Code PDF417 (RISC Compatible)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code PDF417.
Example of the 2D Code PDF417 Specification Command
<A>
<V>100<H>200<BK>0309303180010PDF1234567
<Q>2
<Z>
Print position
The print start position is the top left corner with <V> and <H>.
<V>100<H>200<BK>***….**
200

100

[Parameter] ESC+BKaabbcddeeffffg~g
a "Minimum module width (dot number)" Valid Range: 01-09
*01 and 02 can be specified but may not be read.
b "Minimum module height (dot number)" Valid Range: 01-24
*01, 02 and 03 can be specified but may not be read.
c "Security level" Valid Range: 0-8
d "Data code word per line" Valid Range: 01-30
00: Automatic (the width varies according to the specified
data number)
e "Line number per symbol" Valid Range: 03-90
00: Automatic (the height varies according to the specified
data number)
f "Data number" Valid Range: 0001-2681
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* If e=d=00, the vertical/horizontal size (aspect ratio) is 1:2

according to the specified data number.
* If the specification of "e" and "d" does not match with the data
number, printing may fail.
* When you set a higher security level, you also specify a larger
value for "e" or "d".
* Although the maximum data digit number is 2681, the settings
varies according to the following specification.
1) Minimum module size
2) Security level
3) Print data type
* If the above mentioned parameter is not specified or data is
not matched, printing may not be executed.

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ESC+2D20 2D Code MAXI Code

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code MAXI Code.

Example of the 2D Code MAXI Code

<A>
<V>100<H>200<2D20>, 2, 003, 081, 123456789
<DN>0010, 0123456789
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+2D20, a (, bbb, ccc, d-d)
a "Mode" = 2: For transfer only
= 3: For transfer only
= 4: Standard symbol
= 6: For read machine only
* When you specify mode 2 or 3, you must specify the following
parameters.
When you specify mode 4 or 6, omit the following parameters.
b "Service class" = Valid Range: 001-999 (number)
c "Country code" = Valid Range: 000-999 (number)
d "Postal code" = Valid Range: 0000-999999
* For mode 2, specify the maximum digit to 9 (number only) and
for mode 3, the digit is fixed to 6 (Only capital letters when alpha-
numerics are used).
[Data] ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
m "Data number"Valid Range: 0001-138 (maximum)
n "Print data"
* 00h cannot be specified for the print data.
* For this 2D code, the printed 2D code size stays the same even
if the print data number varies.

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Maximum Number of Print

Data
Mode Service Class Country Code Postal Code
Only Combination of
number alphanumerics
9 digit
2 3 digit fixed
3 digit fixed maximum
(only 123 84
(only numeric) 6 digit fixed
3 numeric)
(alphanumerics)
4
Omission 138 93
6

These are effective when the next command <V>/<H>/<%> is

specified before this command.

* If the above mentioned parameters are not specified or the

print data is not matched, printing may not be executed.

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ESC+BV 2D Code MAXI Code (RISC Compatible)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code MAXI Code.
[Supplement]
01.Rotate print of 90, 180, 270 degrees is made to the counter-
clockwise direction around the base reference point.

Example of the 2D Code MAXI Code

<A>
<V>100<H>200
<BV>1,1,2,123456789,001,002,SAHTHA
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+BVa, b, c, ddddddddd, eee, fff, n-n
a "Symbol number" = Valid Range: 1-8
b "Number of symbols“ = Valid Range: 1-8
* It is necessary to specify this parameter when split print
is done. Usually specify a = b = 1.
c "Mode" = 2: For transfer only
= 3: For transfer only
= 4: Standard symbol
= 6: For read machine only
d "Postal code" = Valid Range: 0000-999999
* For mode 2, specify the maximum digit to 9 (number
only) and for mode 3, the digit is fixed to 6 (Only capital
letters when alphanumerics are used).
e "Country code" = Valid Range: 000-999 (number)
f "Service class" = Valid Range: 001-999 (number)
n "Low priority message" = Valid Range: Alphanumerics,
Symbols
* 00h cannot be specified in the print data.

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Maximum Number of Print

Data
Mode Service Class Country Code Postal Code
Only Combination of
number alphanumerics
9 digit
2 3 digit fixed
3 digit fixed maximum
(only 123 84
(only numeric) 6 digit fixed
3 numeric)
(alphanumerics)
4
Omission 138 93
6

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ESC+2D30 2D Code QR Code (Model 2)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code QR Code (Model 2).

Example of the 2D Code QR Code (Model 2) Specification Com-

mand
<A>
<V>100<H>200<2D30>, L, 05, 0, 0
<DS>1, 012345
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+2D30, a, bb, c, d (, ee, ff, gg)
a "Error correction level (error correction)"
L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%
H: 30%
b "Cell edge size specification (dot number)"
Valid Range: 01-32
c "Data Setting Mode" 0: Manual
1: Automatic
*The print specification varies according to this setting.
d "Concatenation Mode" 0: Regular Mode
1: Concatenation Mode
The following parameters must be specified when the Con-
catenation Mode is specified.
For the Regular Mode, the following parameters must be
omitted.
e "Split Number of Concatenation Mode" Valid Range: 01-16
*A split number is a specification on how many split 2D codes
(QR code) are concatenated using the Concatenation Mode.
f "Sequential Number split with the Concatenation Mode"
Valid Range: 01-16
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*The sequential number is the order of the split 2D code

(QR code).
g "Concatenation Mode Parity Data" Valid Range: 00-FF
*The parity data is the data specified by the hex character
which is calculated from all print data of the split 2D code
(QR code) by XOR.
[Data] ESC+DSk, n-n
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
k "Input Mode" 1: Numeric Mode
2: Alphanumeric Mode
3: Kanji Mode (Shift-JIS)
* This setting must be specified when you select the Man-
ual Mode for the Data Setting Mode.
* The Binary setting can also be used for the above, how-
ever, you need to use a different data specification com-
mand.
m "Data Number" Valid Range: 0001-2953 (maximum)
n "Print Data"
* For the data part, the data specification command varies
according to the parameter settings or contents of the
data.
Automatic Setting (Data Setting Mode)
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n

* When Kanji is selected, you should specify the size that is two
times larger than the Kanji character number.
* When you specify 80h-9Fh, E0h-FFh, the Kanji Mode applies
so it cannot be used as binary data.
Binary Specification of Manual Setting (Data Setting Mode)
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
Other than Binary Specification of Manual Setting (Data Setting
Mode)
ESC+DS1, n-n(Input Mode: Numeric)
ESC+DS2, n-n(Input Mode: Alphanumeric)
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ESC+DS3, n-n(Input Mode: Kanji)

Mixed Specification of Manual Setting (Data Setting Mode)
For Manual setting, the data of the Input mode (numeric, alpha-
numeric, Kanji, binary) can be specified continuously.
Example:
ESC+A
ESC+V100
ESC+H100
ESC+2D30, a, bb, c, d-
ESC+DS3, n-n
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
ESC+DS1, n-n
ESC+Q1
ESC+Z
* The data must be specified after the parameters. In addition,
the data should be specified continuously. If you specify it sep-
arately, printing may not be executed correctly.
* Specify the total data (n) to less than 7,000 bytes with this set-
ting. In addition, when you specify the settings continuously, the
data block number should be less than 200.

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QR Data Size List (For model 2)

Error Alpha- Error Alpha-
Version Numeric Kanji Binary Version Numeric Kanji Binary
Correction numeric Correction numeric
1 L 41 25 10 17 11 L 772 468 198 321
M 34 20 8 14 M 604 366 155 251
21X21 Q 27 16 7 11 61X61 Q 427 259 109 177
H 17 10 4 7 H 331 200 85 137
2 L 77 47 20 32 12 L 883 535 226 367
M 63 38 16 26 M 691 419 177 287
25X25 Q 48 29 12 20 65X65 Q 489 296 125 203
H 34 20 8 14 H 374 227 96 155
3 L 127 77 32 53 13 L 1022 619 262 425
M 101 61 26 42 M 796 483 204 331
29X29 Q 77 47 20 32 69X69 Q 580 352 149 241
H 58 35 15 24 H 427 259 109 177
4 L 187 114 48 78 14 L 1101 667 282 458
M 149 90 38 62 M 871 528 223 362
33X33 Q 111 67 28 46 73X73 Q 621 376 159 258
H 82 50 21 34 H 468 283 120 194
5 L 255 154 65 106 15 L 1250 758 320 520
M 202 122 52 84 M 991 600 254 412
37X37 Q 144 87 37 60 77X77 Q 703 426 180 292
H 106 64 27 44 H 530 321 136 220
6 L 322 195 82 134 16 L 1408 854 361 586
M 255 154 65 106 M 1082 656 277 450
41X41 Q 178 108 45 74 81X81 Q 775 470 198 322
H 139 84 36 58 H 602 365 154 250
7 L 370 224 95 154 17 L 1548 938 397 644
M 293 178 75 122 M 1212 734 310 504
45X45 Q 207 125 53 86 85X85 Q 876 531 224 364
H 154 93 39 64 H 674 408 173 280
8 L 461 279 118 192 18 L 1725 1046 442 718
M 365 221 93 152 M 1346 816 345 560
49X49 Q 259 157 66 108 89X89 Q 948 574 243 394
H 202 122 52 84 H 746 452 191 310
9 L 552 335 141 230 19 L 1903 1153 488 792
M 432 262 111 180 M 1500 909 384 624
53X53 Q 312 189 80 130 93X93 Q 1063 644 272 442
H 235 143 60 98 H 813 493 208 338
10 L 652 395 167 271 20 L 2061 1249 528 858
M 513 311 131 213 M 1600 970 410 666
57X57 Q 364 221 93 151 97X97 Q 1159 702 297 482
H 288 174 74 119 H 919 557 235 382

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Error Alpha- Error Alpha-

Version Numeric Kanji Binary Version Numeric Kanji Binary
Correction numeric Correction numeric
21 L 2232 1352 572 929 31 L 4417 2677 1132 1840
M 1708 1035 438 711 M 3486 2113 894 1452
101X101 Q 1224 742 314 509 141X141 Q 2473 1499 634 1030
H 969 587 248 403 H 1897 1150 486 790
22 L 2409 1460 618 1003 32 L 4686 2840 1201 1952
M 1872 1134 480 779 M 3693 2238 947 1538
105X105 Q 1358 823 348 565 145X145 Q 2670 1618 684 1112
H 1056 640 270 439 H 2022 1226 518 842
23 L 2620 1588 672 1091 33 L 4965 3009 1273 2068
M 2059 1248 528 857 M 3909 2369 1002 1628
109X109 Q 1468 890 376 611 149X149 Q 2805 1700 719 1168
H 1108 672 284 461 H 2157 1307 553 898
24 L 2812 1704 721 1171 34 L 5253 3183 1347 2188
M 2188 1326 561 911 M 4134 2506 1060 1722
113X113 Q 1588 963 407 661 153X153 Q 2949 1787 756 1228
H 1228 744 315 511 H 2301 1394 590 958
25 L 3057 1853 784 1273 35 L 5529 3351 1417 2303
M 2395 1451 614 997 M 4343 2632 1113 1809
117X117 Q 1718 1041 440 715 157X157 Q 3081 1867 790 1283
H 1286 779 330 535 H 2361 1431 605 983
26 L 3283 1990 842 1367 36 L 5836 3537 1496 2431
M 2544 1542 652 1059 M 4588 2780 1176 1911
121X121 Q 1804 1094 462 751 161X161 Q 3244 1966 832 1351
H 1425 864 365 593 H 2524 1530 647 1051
27 L 3517 2132 902 1465 37 L 6153 3729 1577 2563
M 2701 1637 692 1125 M 4775 2894 1224 1989
125X125 Q 1933 1172 496 805 165X165 Q 3417 2071 876 1423
H 1501 910 385 625 H 2625 1591 673 1093
28 L 3669 2223 940 1528 38 L 6479 3927 1661 2699
M 2857 1732 732 1190 M 5039 3054 1292 2099
129X129 Q 2085 1263 534 868 169X169 Q 3599 2181 923 1499
H 1581 958 405 658 H 2735 1658 701 1139
29 L 3909 2369 1002 1628 39 L 6743 4087 1729 2809
M 3035 1839 778 1264 M 5313 3220 1362 2213
133X133 Q 2181 1322 559 908 173X173 Q 3791 2298 972 1579
H 1677 1016 430 698 H 2927 1774 750 1219
30 L 4158 2520 1066 1732 40 L 7089 4296 1817 2953
M 3289 1994 843 1370 M 5596 3391 1435 2331
137X137 Q 2358 1429 604 982 177X177 Q 3993 2420 1024 1663
H 1782 1080 457 742 H 3057 1852 784 1273

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ESC+2D31 2D Code QR Code (Model 1)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code QR Code (Model 1).

Example of the 2D Code QR Code (Model 1)

<A>
<V>100<H>200<2D31>, L, 05, 0, 0
<DS>1, 012345
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+2D31, a, bb, c, d (, ee, ff, gg)
a "Error correction level"
L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%
H: 30%
b "Cell edge size specification (dot number)"
Valid Range: 01-32
c "Data Setting Mode" 0: Manual
1: Automatic
* The print specification varies according to this setting.
d "Concatenation Mode"0: Regular Mode
1: Concatenation Mode
The following parameters must be specified when the Concate-
nation Mode is specified.
e "Split Number of Concatenation Mode"
Valid Range: 01-16
*A split number is a specification on how many 2D codes
(QR code) are concatenated using the Concatenation
Mode.
f "Sequential Number split with the Concatenation Mode“
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*The sequential number is the order of the split 2D code

(QR code).
g "Concatenation Mode Parity Data" Valid Range: 00-FF
*The parity data is the data specified by the hex character
which is calculated from all print data of the split 2D code
(QR code) by XOR.
[Data] ESC+DSk, n-n
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
k "Input Mode" 1: Numeric Mode
2: Alphanumeric Mode
3: Kanji Mode (Shift-JIS)
* This setting must be specified when you select the Man-
ual Mode for the Data Setting Mode.
* The Binary setting can be used for the above, however,
you need to use a different data specification command.
m "Data Number" Valid Range: 0001-486
n "Print Data"
* If the above mentioned parameters are not specified or the
print data is not matched, printing may not be executed.
* For the data part, the data specification command varies
according to the parameter settings or contents of the data.
Automatic Setting (Data Setting Mode)ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
* When Kanji is selected, you should specify the size that twice
as larger than the Kanji character number.
* When you specify 80h-9Fh, E0h-FFh, the Kanji Mode applies
so it cannot be used as binary data.
Binary Specification of Manual Setting (Data Setting Mode)
ESC+DNm, n
Other than Binary Specification of Manual Setting (Data Setting
Mode)
ESC+DS1, n-n(Input Mode: Numeric)
ESC+DS2, n-n(Input Mode: Alphanumeric)
ESC+DS3, n-n(Input Mode: Kanji)
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Mixed Specification of Manual Setting (Data Setting Mode)

For Manual setting, the data of the Input mode (numeric, alpha-
numeric, Kanji, binary) can be specified continuously.
Example:
ESC+A
ESC+V100
ESC+H100
ESC+2D31, a, bb, c, d-
ESC+DS3, n-n
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
ESC+DS1, n-n
ESC+Q1
ESC+Z
* The data must be specified after the parameters. In addition,
the data should be specified continuously. If you specify them
separately, printing may not be executed correctly.

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QR Data Size List (For model 1)

Error Alpha- Error Alpha-
Version Numeric Kanji Binary Version Numeric Kanji Binary
Correction numeric Correction numeric
1 L 40 24 10 17 11 L 800 485 205 333
M 33 20 8 14 M 608 368 156 253
21X21 Q 25 15 6 11 61X61 Q 493 299 126 205
H 16 10 4 7 H 342 207 87 142
2 L 81 49 20 34 12 L 915 555 234 381
M 66 40 17 28 M 694 421 178 289
25X25 Q 52 31 13 22 65X65 Q 579 351 148 241
H 33 20 8 14 H 390 236 100 162
3 L 131 79 33 55 13 L 1030 624 264 429
M 100 60 25 42 M 790 479 202 329
29X29 Q 81 49 20 34 69X69 Q 656 398 168 273
H 52 31 13 22 H 454 275 116 189
4 L 186 113 48 78 14 L 1167 707 299 486
M 138 84 35 58 M 877 531 225 365
33X33 Q 114 69 29 48 73X73 Q 738 447 189 307
H 76 46 19 32 H 48 302 127 207
5 L 253 154 65 106
M 191 116 49 80
37X37 Q 157 95 40 66
H 105 63 27 44
6 L 321 194 82 134
M 249 151 64 104
41X41 Q 201 122 51 84
H 133 81 34 56
7 L 402 244 103 168
M 311 188 80 130
45X45 Q 253 154 65 106
H 167 101 43 70
8 L 493 299 126 206
M 378 229 97 158
49X49 Q 301 183 77 126
H 203 123 52 85
9 L 585 354 150 244
M 441 267 113 184
53X53 Q 369 223 94 154
H 239 145 61 100
10 L 690 418 177 287
M 526 319 135 219
57X57 Q 433 262 111 180
H 291 176 74 121

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ESC+2D32 2D Code QR Code (Micro QR)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code QR Code (Micro QR).

Example of the 2D Code QR Code (Micro QR)

<A>
<V>100<H>200<2D32>, L, 04
<DS>1, 012345
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+2D32, a, bb
a "Error correction level"
L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%
b "Cell edge size specification (dot number)"
Valid Range: 01-32
[Data] ESC+DSk, n-n
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
k "Input Mode" 1: Numeric Mode
2: Alphanumeric Mode
3: Kanji Mode (Shift-JIS)
* The binary setting can be used for the above setting,
however, you need to use a different data specification
command.
m "Data Number"Valid Range: 001-15
* This setting is used when you set the binary specifica-
tion.
n "Print Data"

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µQR Data Size List

Error
Version Numeric Alphanumeric Kanji Binary
Correction
L
M1
(Only Error 5 - - -
(11X11)
Correction)
M2 L 10 6 - -
(13X13) M 8 5 - -
M3 L 23 14 6 9
(15X15) M 18 11 4 7
L 35 21 9 15
M4
M 30 18 8 13
(17X17)
Q 21 13 5 9

* For the data part, the data specification command varies

according to the parameter settings or information of the data.
Binary SpecificationESC+DNmmmm, n-n
Other than Binary Specification
ESC+DS1, n-n(Input Mode: Numeric)
ESC+DS2, n-n(Input Mode: Alphanumeric)
ESC+DS3, n-n(Input Mode: Kanji)
Mixed Specification
* For Manual setting, the data of the Input mode (numeric, alpha-
numeric, Kanji, binary) can be specified continuously.

Example:
ESC+A
ESC+V100
ESC+H100
ESC+2D32, a, b
ESC+DS3, n
ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
ESC+DS1, n-n
ESC+Q1
ESC+Z

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* The data must be specified after the parameters. In addition,

the data should be specified continuously. If you specify them
separately, printing may not be executed correctly.

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ESC+BQ 2D QR Code (RISC Compatible)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code QR Code.

Example of the 2D Code QR Code Specification Command

<A>
<AX>
<V>100<H>200<BQ>3010,112345
<Z>
[Parameter] "Manual Setting" ESC+BQabcc,(ddeeff,)g(hhhh)
"Automatic Setting" ESC+BQabcc,(ddeeff,)n
a "Error correction level (error correction)"
1: 7%
2: 15%
3: 30%
4: 25%
b "Concatenation Mode "0: Regular Mode
1: Concatenation Mode
c "Cell edge size specification Valid Range: 01-32
ex) cc = 04
4 dot

4 dot Feed direction

d "Split Number of Concatenation Mode"

Valid Range: 01-16
* A split number is a specification on how many split 2D
codes (QR code) are concatenated using the Concatena-
tion Mode.
e "Sequential Number split with the Concatenation Mode"
Valid Range: 01-16
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* The sequential number is the order of the split 2D code

(QR code).
f "Concatenation Mode Parity Data"Valid Range: 00-FF
* The parity data is the data specified by the hex character
which is calculated from all print data of the split 2D code
(QR code) by XOR.
g "Character Mode"
1: Numeric Mode
2: Alphanumeric Mode
3: Binary Mode
4: Kanji Mode
h "Data Number“ Valid Range: 0001-7366
* The parameter of hhhh for "Data Number" does not need
to be specified if g = 1, 2, or 4.
n "Print Data"

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ESC+2D40 2D Code Very Code

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code Very Code.

Example of the 2D Code Very Code

<A>
<V>100<H>200<2D40>, 2, 06, 06, 30
<DN>0010, 0123456789
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+2D40, a, bb, cc (, dd)
a "Error correction level"
L: 7%
M: 15%
Q: 25%
b "Horizontal cell size (dot number)" Valid Range: 01-10
c "Vertical cell size (dot number)" Valid Range: 01-10
* b and c should be the same value.
[Data] ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
m "Data Number" Valid Range: 0001-196
n "Print Data"

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* If the above mentioned parameters are not specified or

the print data is not matched, printing may not be exe-
cuted.
Input Data Number
Matrix size
a=2 a=4
10X10 4 2
12X12 6 2
14X14 10 6
16X16 16 10
18X18 22 14
20X20 28 18
22X22 34 22
24X24 42 26
26X26 52 34
28X28 60 38
30X30 70 46
32X32 82 54
34X34 94 62
36X36 106 70
38X38 118 78
40X40 132 86
42X42 148 98
44X44 162 106
46X46 178 118
48X48 196 130

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ESC+VC 2D Code Very Code (RISC Compatible)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code Veri Code.
Example of the 2D Code Veri Code
<A>
<AR>
<V>100<H>200
<VC>2220303
<DC>123456789ABCDEFGHIJ
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+VCaabccdd
a "Label Matrix Size" Valid Range: 10-48
b "Error correction level (error correction)"
Valid Range: 0, 2, 4
* Other values than above are regarded as "0".
Relationship between Error correction leven and User data ratio
/ Error correction ability
Error correction level User data ratio Error correction
ability ratio
2 75% Max 12.5%
4 50% Max 25.0%

User data cell number

User data
Total data cell X 100
ratio =
number

Error correction ability Error correctable data cell number

X 100
ratio = Total data cell number

c "Horizontal cell size (dot number)"

Valid Range: 01-10 (dot/cell)
* Other values than above are regarded as "01".
d "Vertical cell size (dot number)"
Valid Range: 01-10 (dot/cell)
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Print position
The print start position for Veri Code is the top left corner.
Ex) <A>
<V>100<H>200
<VC>**….**
<DC>***….*
<Z>
200

100

Relationship between Matrix size and Input data size

Input Data Size
Matrix Size
ecc=2 Ecc=4
10X10 4 2
12X12 6 2
14X14 10 6
16X16 16 10
18X18 22 14
20X20 28 18
22X22 34 22
24X24 42 26
26X26 52 34
28X28 60 38
30X30 70 46
32X32 82 54
34X34 94 62
36X36 106 70
38X38 118 78
40X40 132 86
42X42 148 98
44X44 162 106
46X46 178 118
48X48 196 130

* "ecc" means "Error Correction".

< How to refer to the above table>
If "ecc" is set at "2" and data digit number is set at "10" for
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If "ecc" is set at "2" and data digit number is set at "12",

the matrix size needs to be set at "16".

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ESC+2D50 2D Code Data Matrix Code (ECC200)

[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code ECC200.
[Parameter]
01. If the following parameters are not specified or print data
is not matched, printing may not be executed.
02. When you specify the print format, keep more than 2 mm
space for each edge of the data matrix code as a scanning
margin.

Example of the 2D Code Data Matrix Code (ECC200)

<A>
<V>100<H>200<2D50>, 03, 03, 000, 000
<DN>0010, 0123456789
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+2D50, a, bb, ccc, ddd
a "Horizontal cell size" 01-16
b "Vertical cell size" 01-16
c "Cell number on one line" 000 (Automatic), 009-148
d "Cell number" 000 (Automatic), 009-148
* b and c should be the same value.
[Data] ESC+DNmmmm, n-n
m "Data Number" Valid Range: 0001-3116
n "Print Data"
Numeric 3116
Data type Alphanumeric 2335
Binary (01h-FFh) 1556

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ESC+BX 2D Code Data Matrix Code (RISC Com-

patible)
[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code Data Matrix Code.

Example of the 2D Code Data Matrix Code

<A>
<V>100<H>200<BX>01100202000000001
<DC>1234567890
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+BXaabbcccddeeefffghh
a "Format ID" Valid Range:01-16
b "Error correction level (error correction)"
00: ECC000
05: ECC050
08: ECC080
10: ECC100
14: ECC140
20: ECC200
*If "20 (ECC200)" is specified, "Format ID", "Mirror Image"
and "Thickness of Guide Cell" are ignored.
c "Cell width size" Valid Range:01-16 (dot/cell)
d "Cell pitch size" Valid Range:01-16 (dot/cell)
*01 and 02 can be specified for "cc" and "dd" but may not
be read.
ex) cc = 05, dd = 05

5 Dot

5 Dot Feed direction

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e "Cell number on one line"

Valid Range: 000 (Automatic), 008-148
f "Cell line number" Valid Range: 000 (Automatic), 008-148
* If eee=fff=000, the matrix size is automatically set
according to the specified data number.
g "Mirror image" = 0 : Normal image (Normal printing)
= 1 : Mirror image
h "Guide cell thickness" Valid Range: 01 (Normal type) - 15
Mirror image: The image of inversed normal image with cross
point of guide cells as the cardinal point.

Normal image Mirror image

Format ID Table
Error correction Format ID
(error correction) 01 02 03 04 05 06
00 (ECC000) 500 452 394 413 310 271
05 (ECC050) 457 333 291 305 228 200
08 (ECC080) 402 293 256 268 201 176
10 (ECC100) 300 218 190 200 150 131
14 (ECC140) 144 105 91 96 72 63

Numeric 3116
20 (ECC200) Alphanumeric 2335
Binary (01h - FFh) 1556

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ESC+BX 2D Code Data Matrix Code Data (RISC

Compatible)
[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code Data Matrix Code Data.
[Supplement]
01.Number and contents of data varies according to the speci-
fications of format ID or ECC level.

Example of the 2D Code Data Matrix Code Data Specification

Command
<A>
<V>100<H>200<BX>01100202000000001
<DC>1234567890
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+DCn-n
n "Print data"

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ESC+BX 2D Code Data Matrix Code Sequential

Numbering (RISC Compatible)
[Function]
Specifies the 2D Code Data Matrix Code Seqneutial Number-
ing.
[Supplement]
01.Place the sequential numbering command before numeric
data.
02.Sequential numbering can be specified up to 8 places.

Example of the 2D Code Data Matrix Code Sequential Number-

ing Command
<A>
<V>100<H>200
<FX>001+001005003
<BX>01100202000000001
<DC>00006000
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] ESC+FXaaabcccdddeee
a "Print Number Specification of the identical information"
= 001-999
b "Increase/Decrease Specification" =
+ : Addition
- : Reduction
c "Setting Increase/Decrease value" = 001-999
d "Digit position specification" = 001-999
e "Digit number" = 001-999

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6. 2D Code Table
6.1 PDF417 Code Table

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6.2 MAXI Code Table

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6.3 Very Code Table

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6.4 ECC200 Code Table

[Supplement]
01. 00h cannot be used in the print data.

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6.5 QR Code (Numeric Mode) Table

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6.6 QR Code (Alphanumeric Mode) Table

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6.7 QR Code (Binary Mode) Table

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7. Option Command (Memory Card)

ESC+CC Card Slot Specification
[Function]
Specifies the card slot number.
[Supplement]
01. When you use a command for the memory card, you must
specify the card slot number.
02. An error occurs when no card is inserted or if you specify
the slot where a card is not inserted.

Example of the Card Slot Specification Command

<A>
<CC>1
<GI>*-*
<Z>
[Parameter] <CC>a
You can confirm the card slot specification by setting the
"Advanced Mode", "Card Mode".

When "MEM SELECT (CC1)" is set to "CARD",

a "Slot number" 1: Slot
2: Flash ROM
When "MEM SELECT (CC1)" is set to "MEMORY",
a "Slot number" 1: Flash ROM
2: Slot

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ESC+BJF Memory Card Format Specification

[Function]
Specifies the memory card format (initialization).
[Supplement]
01. Since this command is used to format the memory card,
you cannot use it with other commands.
02. If the card is write-protected, an error occurs and format-
ting is cancelled.
Be careful when formatting a card, as SATO does not take
any responsibility for any loss of data in case of mistakenly
formatting a card.

Example of the Memory Card Format Command

<A>
<CC>1
<BJF>SATO
<Z>
[Parameter] <BJF>aaaaaaaa
a "user ID" (8 bytes)
Specify the user ID using alphanumerics and symbols.

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ESC+BJS Print Status of the Memory Card

[Function]
Specifies the print status of a memory card.
[Supplement]
01. You cannot use this command with other commands.

Example of the Print Status of the Memory Card Command

<A>
<CC>1
<BJS>
<Z>

Contents of the Print Status of the Memory Card:

Memory Card size
ID Number
Number of Format Registrations
Number of Graphics Registrations
Number of PCX File Registrations
Number of True Type Font Registrations
Area Available for using Memory Card
Printing Area (Length Direction) when using Card
Battery Check

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ESC+EX Print Area Extension

[Function]
Specifies the print area extension (vertical direction).
[Supplement]
01. When you turn off the printer, it returns to the default set-
ting (AR).
02. Images outside the drawing area are cut.
03. Use the <%> command when you apply the rotation func-
tion.

Example of the Extended Memory Specification Command

<A>
<EX>0
<Z>
[Parameter] <EX>a
a "Slot Number Specification" 0: Internal Memory (no
Extended Memory required)
Model Standard (AR) Print Area Exten-
sion (EX)
CL408e
CL608e
M8400RVe 1424dot 9999dot
M8485Se (178mm) (1249mm)
M8460Se
M8459se
CL412e 1236dot 9999dot
M8490Se (178mm) (833mm)
CL612e
The data in the parentheses ( ) is rounded after the decimal point
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ESC+YS Format Storage

[Function]
Registers the print form memory.
[Supplement]
01. A memory card is required to use this command. If you do
not have a memory card, you cannot use this command.
02. When you use more than one command, differentiate one
format with <A>-<Z>.
03. The following are format registration commands that are
not available.
<Q> <&> <C> <@> <*>
<#E> <CS> <T1> <T2> <0>
<BT> <GI> <NUL> <PI> </D>
<BJS> <BJF> <G> <GP> <GT>
<ID> <EX> <~>
04. Use this command with the field registration </N>.
05. When an already registered number is again registered,
an error occurs. Then, the contents that you try to re-reg-
ister are printed.
06. Be sure to specify <CC> before this command.

Example of the Format Registration Command

<A>
<CC>1
<YS>, 01
</N>, 3, 3
<%>0<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0101<XM>ABC
<Z>
[Parameter] <YS>, aaa
a "Format Registration No." = Valid Range: 1-999

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ESC+/N Variable Field Specification

[Function]
Specifies items in the field for format registration.
[Supplement]
01. Enter <%> from the part you want to rotate, to rotate the
contents.
02. Specify the smaller number in sequential manner for the
field number.
03. Make sure to specify <V> o <H> for each field.
04. If there is no specification, the default value takes effect.
05. When a custom-design character is printed, specify the
digit as follows.
When Custom-Design Character code "H" is specified, the
Custom-Design Character becomes 4-digits and three
custom-design character s become 12-digits.
When the Custom-Design Character code "B" is specified,
a Custom-Design Character becomes 2-digits and three
Custom-Design Characters become 6-digits.
06. For the registration digit of the fixed field, specify another
value other than 00.
07. The following are the Change Print Specification Com-
mands.
<XU>o<XS>o<XM>o<XB>o<XL>
<OA>o<OB>o<$=>o<B>o<D>o<BD>
08. Use this command with the format registration <YS>.
09. 99 items may not be registered due to the memory capac-
ity.

Example of the Field Registration Command

<A>
<CC>1
<YS>, 01
</N>, 1, 3
<%>0<V>100<H>200<P>2<L>0101<XM>ABC
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[Parameter] </N>, aa, bb

a "Field No." =Valid Range: 1-99
b "Print Digit" =Valid Range: 1-99

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ESC+YR Format Recall

[Function]
Calls up and prints the data registered by using the format reg-
istration command <YS>.
[Supplement]
01. This command does not search for more than one format.
02. This command is used with the field print </D>.

Example of the Format Search Command

<A>
<CC>1
<YR>, 01
</D>, 1, DEF
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <ESC+YR>, aaa
a "Format Registration No." Valid Range: 1-999

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ESC+/D Variable Field Recall

[Function]
Reads the registered items from the Field Item Registration and
specifies the data.
[Supplement]
01. The print digit is only effective within the declaration of
</N>.
02. If the digit specified with this command is larger than the
digit in the declaration of </N>, only the declared digit is
effective for printing.
03. This command is used in the field registration <YR>.

Example of Format Search Command

<A>
<CC>1
<YR>, 01
</D>, 1, DEF
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] </D>, aa, n-n
a "Field No." = Valid Range: 1-99
n "Data"

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ESC+GI Graphics Storage

[Function]
Specifies the graphics pattern data registration.
[Supplement]
01. Specify the registered data only.
02. If you change the registration, clear the data by using the
Clear command and then re-register it.
03. Data registered with this command is printed with the
graphic search command.
04. This command cannot be used without a memory card.
05. If the data is not registered correctly, the data may not be
printed. For more information on data format, refer to the
Graphic Print Specification <G> command.
06. When an already registered number is again registered,
an error occurs. Then, the contents that you try to re-reg-
ister are printed and the process continues.
07. Be sure to specify <CC> before this command.

Example of the Graphics Registration Specification Command

<A>
<CC>1
<GI>H003003001n-n
<Z>
[Parameter] <GI>abbbcccdddn-n
a "Hex or binary data transfer selection"
H: Hex data (8 bit data is divided into 4 bit and output as
a hex code supported by ASCII)
B: Binary data (8 bit is output as one character data)
b "Specify the byte unit of the graphic area in the H direc-
tion"
c "Specify the byte unit of the graphic area in the V direc-
tion"
d "Registration Number. This is an ID to search data. Valid
Range: 1-999"
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Model Maximum byte in H direction Maximum byte in V direction

CL408e 104 178
CL412e 156 267
CL608e 152 178
CL612e 248 267
M-8400RVe 104 178
M-8485Se 128 178
M-8490Se 168 267
M-8460Se 152 178
M-8459Se 112 178

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ESC+GR Graphic Recall

[Function]
Specifies the print of searched data registered with the graphic
registration command.
[Supplement]
01. This command ignores the Start Point Correction Specifi-
cation Command <A3> so that no correction takes place.
02. Rotation and enlargement are possible with this com-
mand.
03. Printing is possible when the print area extension is spec-
ified.
04. This command cannot be used without a memory card.
05. Make sure to specify <CC> before this command.

Example of the Graphic Search Specification Command

<A>
<CC>1<V>100<H>100
<GR>1
<Q>1
<Z>
[Parameter] <GR>aaa
a "Registration Number" = Valid Range: 1-999

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ESC+PI PCX File Storage

[Function]
Specifies the PCX file registration created with Windows draw-
ing applications such as Paint.
Data can be sent as binary data (output 8-bit as one font data).
[Supplement]
01. The first 128 byte of the data is treated as a header and
the following data is compressed.
02. If the total byte number does not match with the amount
of data transferred, the printing will not be successful.
03. The total byte number is the size that appears by entering
the „Dir“ command.
04. A PCX file can only be used in Black/White mode. A PCX
file with the color mode is not printed because a command
error occurs. In addition, print BMP file cannot be specified
with this command. Confirm that the file is ***.PCX and
start printing.
05. If you try to register a number that is already registered,
an error occurs.
06. Be sure to specify <CC> before this command.

Example of the PCX File Registration Specification Command

<A>
<CC>1<V>100<H>100
<PI>001, 12345, n-n
<Z>

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[Parameter] ESC+PIa, bbbbb, n

a "Registration Number" = Valid Range: 1-999
b "Total bytes of a PCX file"
For the total bytes, specify file/size of the PCX file.
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ESC+PY PCX File Recall

[Function]
Specifies the search print of the registered data with the PCX
File Registration command.
[Supplement]
01. Rotation and enlargement are possible with this com-
mand.
02. Be sure to specify <CC> before this command.

Example of the PCX File Search Specification Command

<A>
<CC>1<V>100<H>100
<PY>001
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <PY>a
a "Registration Number" = Valid Range: 1-999

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ESC+GT BMP File Storage

[Function]
Specifies the BMP File Print created with Windows drawing
applications such as Paint.
Data can be sent as binary data (output 8-bit as one font data).
[Supplement]
01. In a BMP file, the first 62 byte of the data is treated as a
header and the following data is image data.
02. If the total byte number does not match with the amount
of data transferred, printing will not be successful.
The total byte is the file size displayed by entering „Dir“
command.
03. A BMP file can only be used in the Black/White mode. A
BMP file with the color mode is not printed because a com-
mand error occurs. In addition, print PCX file cannot be
specified with this command. Confirm that the file is
***.BMP and start printing.
04. If you try to register a number that is already registered,
an error occurs.
05. Be sure to specify <CC> before this command.

Example of the BMP File Print Specification Command

<A>
<CC>1<GT>001, 12345, n-n
<Z>
[Parameter] <GT>aaa, bbbbb, n-n
a "Registration Number" = Valid Range: 1-999
b "Total bytes of a BMP file"
n "Data"

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ESC+GC BMP File Recall

[Function]
Specifies the call up and print of the registered data with the
BMP File Registration command.
[Supplement]
01. Be sure to specify <CC> before this command.
02. Rotation and enlargement can be applied with this com-
mand.

Example of the BMP File Call Up Specification Command

<A>
<CC>1<V>100<H>100
<GC>001
<Q>2
<Z>
[Parameter] <GC>a
a "Registration Number" = Valid Range: 1-999

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ESC+BJR True Type Recall

[Function]
Calls up the True Type Font.
[Supplement]
01. For this command to operate, an option card is necessary.
02. Before using this command, make sure to specify the reg-
istered slot number with command <CC>.

Example on using the True Type Font Call Up Specification com-

mand.
<A>
<CC>1
<V>100<H>200<CC>1
<BJR>1020201000004SATO
<Z>
[Parameter] <BJR> abbccddeeffffn-n
a "Font ID" = Valid Range: 0-9
b "Horizontal Magnification" = Valid Range: 01-12
c "Vertical Magnification" = Valid Range: 01-12
d "Preparations" = 0 Fixed
e "Print Character Number" = Valid Range: 0000-9999
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ESC+BJT True Type Font Recall

[Function]
Calls up the True Type Font.
[Supplement]
01. For this command to operate, an option card is necessary.
02. Before using this command, make sure to specify the reg-
istered slot number with command <CC>.

Example on using the True Type Font Call Up Specification com-

mand.
<A>
<CC>1
<V>100<H>200<CC>1
<BJT>10, 02, 02, 10, 00, 0004, SATO
<Z>
[Parameter] <BJR>aa, bb, cc, dd, eee, fff, n-n
a "Font ID" = Valid Range: 00-99
b "Horizontal Magnification" = Valid Range: 01-12
c "Vertical Magnification" = Valid Range: 01-12
d "Length between characters" = Valid Range: 01-99
e "Preparations" = 0 Fixed
f "Print Character Number" = Valid Range: 0000-9999
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ESC+BJ+ESC+BJD True Type Storage

[Function]
Registers the True Type Font.
[Supplement]
01. In order to use this command, an option memory card is
necessary.
02. Before using this command, make sure to specify the reg-
istered slot number with <CC>.

Example on using the True Type Font Registration Specification

command.
<A>
<CC>1
<BJ> (abcdefghi jkabcdefghi jkabcdefghi jkabcdefghi jkabcdef-
ghi jk29-08-2000
<BJD>00000002203000F002B0012000000010015010000FD
FF00000000
<BJ>)
<Z>
[Parameter] <BJ> (a … ab .. b)
a "Font Description" 40 byte font specification
b "Date" 10 byte data
<BJD>c..cdddde..e
c "Memory Offset"
d "Data Byte Number" Valid Range : 0001-2000
e "Font Data to be downloaded"

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ESC+&S Form Overlay Registration Specifica-

tion
[Function]
This command specifies the registration into the memory card
of the fixed print content.
[Supplement]
01. Before using this command, make sure to specify the reg-
istered slot number with <CC>.
02. Make sure to separate the registered format between <A>
and <Z>.
03. This command will specify the last line of printed data to
be memorized.
04. The same registration number will not be saved.
05. It is possible to register all together with this command
BMP, PCX, and graphic data.
06. If the print area has been extended using command <AX>,
it is possible to save the extended area with the above
command.
07. It is possible with this command to save MAX 99 items,
however, please be aware that due to the capacity of the
memory card, the above number can change.
08. The data saved with this command, will be cleared with
<*>R, a (Registration Number).
09. There are no limitations to saving with this command,
however, there are cases when depending on the type of
data specified, saving might not occur correctly.
Please be aware that if you come half-way into the follow-
ing commands, it is possible that some difficulties might
occur.
<A> Send<BT> Barcode Ratio Registration<CC>Card
Slot
<Z> Send Complete<BW>Ratio Specification Barcode
Print<BJF>Card Format
<C> Copy<&>Form Overlay Registration <BJS>Card
Status Print
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<0> Partial Edit<T1>Custom-Design Character Registra-

tion<EX>Card Expansion
<A3> Start Point Off-set<T2>Custom-Design Character
Registration<~>Multi-cut
<CS> Print Speed<YS>Form Registration<GT>BMP
Registration
<#E> Print Density</N>Field Registration<NUL>Multi-
cut
<@> Offline<GI>Graphic Registration
<ID> ID Number<PI>PCX Registration
<*> Clear<TE> Bitmap Font Registration

In case the following happens:

(1) Normal Specification (Will register)
<A>

Registration Content

<&S>, 1
<Z>

(2) If there was a printing specification after <&S>

<A>

Registration Content
(Delete
Anything opened before specifying <&S> will be deleted.)

<&S>, 1
<V> *** <H> *** <OB> ***
<Z>

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If the window size was specified

Registration
Area
bbbb

Drawing
Area
V
cccc

H A B C D E

Example of using the Format Overlay Registration Specification

command.
<A>
<CC>1
<V>100<H>100<XB>0 MODEL
<&S>
<Z>
[Parameter] <&S>, a, b, c
a Registration Number Valid Range: 1-99
b Window Horizontal Specification Valid Range: 50-H Max
c Window Vertical Specification Valid Range: 50-V Max

* Normally it is used with the Registration Number, however,

depending on the horizontal and vertical specifications of the
window, it is possible to move with <V> and <H> when search-
ing. In case the registered area goes over the printing area, dur-
ing searching, the part which has gone over will not be printed.

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ESC+&R Form Overlay Recall Specification

[Function]
This command recalls up the data saved into the memory as
Fixed Print Data.
[Supplement]
01. Before using this command, make sure to specify the reg-
istered slot number with <CC>.
02. It is possible that this command will combine different reg-
istration numbers and print.
03. In case that the registration number has not been speci-
fied, this command will not function.
04. If a registration number that is not specified is registered,
a read-write error will be displayed.
05. If no window has been specified but registration has taken
place, <V> and <H> will be ignored and it will be opened
from the top of the drawing area (V1, H1).
06. If a window has been specified and registered, it will be
possible to move by using <V> and <H>. However, please
be aware that if you go over the print area, the part that
has gone over will not be printed.

Example on using the Form Overlay Call Up Specification com-

mand
<A>
<CC>1
<&R>1
<Z>
[Parameter] <&R>, a
a Registration Number = Valid Range: 1-99

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8. RS232C Interface
8.1 Basic Specifications
The serial interface for this printer complies with the RS-232C
specification.
It is possible to set with the Dip Switch the one Item reception
and the multi-reception functions that are in the reception mode.

Interface Board

DSW 1

OFF 8 bit
DSW1 1-1 Data Bit Length
ON 7 bit
OFF OFF None
1) Character Structure 1-2
OFF ON Even
Parity Bit
2) Transfer Rate 1-3 (2-3)
ON OFF ODD
ON ON Not Used
3) Protocol OFF 1 bit
1-4 Stop Bit ON 2 bit
OFF OFF 9600 bps
1-5
OFF ON 19200 bps
Baud Rate (5-6)
1-6 ON OFF 4800 bps
ON ON 2400 bps
OFF OFF Ready/Busy
1-7
OFF ON Xon-Xoff
Protocol (7-8)
1-8 ON OFF Status 3
ON ON Status 2 (DSW2-8 ON), Status 4 (DSW2-8 OFF)

Synchronization Type Pacing Synchronization Type

Maximum Reception 2.95MB

0Mb yte 2.95Mbyte
Buffer Capacity Near Full

Available 0.95Mbyte

Near Full
Cancel
Available 1.95Mbyte

Codes Used ASCII Character Codes

Connector Printer Side DB-25S (Equivalent) (Male)
Cable Side DB-25P (Equivalent) (Female)
Cable Length Less than 5 m
Transfer Format Start b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8 Stop

Note: W hen a 7-bit unit is. used, the b8 is omitted.

Signal Level High Level: +5 to +12V
Low Level: – 5 to – 12V
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8.2 Ready/Busy
This protocol controls reception of the print data from the hard-
ware signal control without any software procedures. In addition,
one item reception and multiple reception can be switched with
the DSW.
The data received is not guaranteed when the print data (STX +
ESC+ "A" - ESC+ "Z" + ETX) is sent from the host under the fol-
lowing conditions:
1) When the printer is off-line.
2) When an error occurs with the printer.

8.2.1 Connection

2) DB-9P
1) DB-25P
Printer Host
Printer Host
FG 1
FG 1 1 FG
SD 2 2 RD
SD 2 3 RD
RD 3 3 SD
RD 3 2 SD
RS 4 8 CS
RS 4 5 CS
CS 5 7 RS
CS 5 4 RS
DR 6 4 ER
DR 6 20 ER
SG 7 5 SG
SG 7 7 SG
ER 20 6 DR
ER 20 6 DR

8.2.2 Description of the Input/Output Signal

Pin No. Signal Directi Description

Name on
1 FG - Frame Ground
2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.
3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.
4 RS Output A “Low” level results, when an error occurs.
5 CS Input Always keep it in “High”.
6 DR Input Always keep it in “High”.
7 SG - Signal Ground
20 ER Output The output is “High”, when the printer accepts data.
A “Low” level results, when an error occurs or the
printer is off-line.

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8.3 X-ON/OFF
This protocol instructs the host whether data can be received or
not from the printer by sending the "XON" (hex digit 11H) or
"XOFF" (hex digit 13H) code to the SD line.
It can also be switched between the One Item Reception and the
Multiple Reception mode by using the DSW.
The receival of data is not guaranteed when the print data (STX
+ ESC+ "A" - ESC+ "Z" + ETX) is sent from the host under the
following conditions:
1) When the printer is off-line.
2) When an error occurs with the printer.

8.3.1 Line Connection

Host Printer
FG 1 FG
RD 2 SD
SD 3 RD
SG 7 SG
Note: Some host types require that the CS and RS loop on
the host side (always keep CS and RS "High").

8.3.2 Input and Output Signals

Signal
Pin No. Name Direction Description

1 FG - Frame Ground
2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.

3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.

7 SG - Signal Ground

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8.4 Status 3 Return

The objective of this protocol is to control the printer status from
the host and return the status from the printer by receiving the
request command from the host.
Please note that the status is immediately returned after receiv-
ing the request command.
When the protocol is set, the reception mode will be in the mul-
tiple reception.
The data received is not guaranteed when the print data (STX +
ESC+ "A" - ESC+ "Z" + ETX) is sent from the host under the fol-
lowing conditions:
1) When the printer is off-line.
2) When an error occurs with the printer.

8.4.1 Line Connection

Host Printer
FG 1 FG
RD 2 SD
SD 3 RD
SG 7 SG
Note: Some host types require that the CS and RS loop on
the host side (always keep CS and RS "High").

8.4.2 Input and Output Signals

Signal
Pin No. Name Direction Description

1 FG - Frame Ground
2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.

3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.

7 SG - Signal Ground

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8.4.3 Return Status

For this protocol, the printer condition and response are
returned to the host as the status by receiving two types of
request command or print command.
The following is a description of each request command and
return status.
1) Status Request command
In receiving this command, the ID number of the reception data
that is currently being printed, the printer condition, the remain-
ing paper and Job Number are returned to the host. When the
printing is completed and if there is no reception data or the ID
number command is not specified, the ID number returns a
space (hex digit 20H) and the print number returns all "0" (hex
digit 30H).
1. CommandENQ (Hex 05H)
2. Return Status Format
STX (Hex 02H)
ETX (Hex 03H)

STX ID Number Status Available Print Number ETX

(11 Byte)

From 000000 to 999999

The ID number is set according to the ID number command specified by ESC+ “A” - ESC+ “Z”.
If there are more than one reception data, the ID number of the reception data that is currently being printed
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3. Status List
Description ASCII Hex
Off-line condition Non Error 0 30
Ribbon Near End 1 31
Buffer Near Full 2 32
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full 3 33
On-line condition Wait for Non Error A 41
reception Ribbon Near End B 42
Buffer Near Full C 43
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full D 44
Printing Non Error G 47
Ribbon Near End H 48
Buffer Near Full I 49
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full J 4A
Wait for Non Error M 4D
dispenser Ribbon Near End N 4E
Buffer Near Full O 4F
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full P 50
Analyze/Edit Non Error S 53
The print number may not
Ribbon Near End T 54
be set according to the
Buffer Near Full U 55 edit/analyze timing.
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full V 56
Error detection Reception Buffer Full a 61
(Off-line condition) Printer Head Open b 62
Paper End c 63
Ribbon End d 64
Media Error e 65
Sensor Error f 66
Printer Head Error g 67
Cover Open h 68
Card Error i 69
Cutter Error j 6A
Other Errors k 6B

2) Cancel Request Command

Once this command has been received, printing is terminated
and all data in the reception buffer is deleted.
The status returned informs that the above procedure has been
completed.
1. Command CAN (Hex 18H)
2. Return Status Format

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

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3) Print command
Once the print command has been received printing status.
(ESC+"A" - ESC+"Z")
The status inform that the printer has completed the reception
process.
1. Return Status Format

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

Example of the Status ID Specification

<A>
<ID>01
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0202<X20>ABC
<Q>1
<Z>

8.5 Status 2 Return

This protocol is supported by the previous model.

8.5.1 Line Connection

Host Printer
FG 1 FG
RD 2 SD
SD 3 RD
SG 7 SG
Note: Some host types require that the CS and RS loop on
the host side (always keep CS and RS "High").
Therefore, the host type must be confirmed before connecting
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8.5.2 Input and Output Signal

Signal
Pin No. Name Direction Description

1 FG - Frame Ground

2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.

3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.

7 SG - Signal Ground

8.5.3 Return Status

In this protocol, the status is returned to the host by issuing the
Status Request command. In addition, the reception buffer is ini-
tialized and print is terminated with the Cancel Request com-
mand.
The following are details of each Request command and Return
Status.
1) Status Request command
The condition of the data received, the buffer and the printer is
sent to the host when receiving
this command.
1. Command ENQ (Hex 05H)
2. Return Status Format

STX Status 1 Status 2 Status 3 CR LF ETX ( 7 Byte) STX (Hex 02H)

ETX (Hex 03H)
Printer status
LF (Hex 0AH)
Reception buffer status
CR (Hex 0DH)
Status of received data

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3. Status List
Condition of the received data
Status Return Description
"0" (Hex 30H) Shows that the data was successfully received.
"1" (Hex 31H) Shows that there was an error during the data reception
process (communication error or reception buffer
overrun).

Condition of Reception Buffer

Status Return Description
"0" (Hex 30H) Shows that the reception buffer is empty.
"9" (Hex 39H) Shows that the reception buffer is full.

Condition of the printer

Status Return Description
"0" (Hex 30H) Normal (data can be received)
"1" (Hex 31H) Off-line or print stop
"@" (Hex 40H) Ribbon end
"A" (Hex 41H) Paper end
"B" (hex 42H) Cutter error
"E" (Hex 45H) Printer Head open
"G" (Hex 47H) Printer Head error
"J" (Hex 4AH) Card error

2) Cancel Request command

Printing is terminated and all data in the reception buffer is
deleted when this command is received.
Since this command does not return the status, the next data
should be sent after a 5m/s delay time interval, once the Cancel
Request command has been sent. This command is also effec-
tive when the printer is off-line or an error occurs.
1. Command CAN (Hex 18H)

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9. Parallel Interface
9.1 Basic Specifications
The parallel interface of this printer complies with the centronics
specifications.
There are two types of reception in the Reception Mode. They
are the One Item Reception and the Multiple Reception and
these can be set with the printer's DSW.
Interface Board

Maximum Buffer 2. 95M byte

0k 2.95MB
Capacity
Near Full
0.95MB Available

Near Full Cancel

1.95MB Available

Connector Printer Anphenol (DDK) 57 to 40360 (equivalent)

Cable Anphenol (DDK) 57 to 30360 (equivalent)
Cable Length Less than 3m
Signal Level High Level: +2.4 to +5.0V
Low Level: ?0.0 to ?0.4V
Timing Chart
T1 T2 T3

DATA
*1µs < T1, T2

STROBE 1µs < T3< 3µs

ACK

BUSY

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9.2 Connector Pin Allocation

Pin No. Signal Name Description Pin No. Signal Name Description

1 STROBE Input 19 STROBE-RETURN SG

2 DATA 1 Input 20 DATA 1-RETURN SG
3 DATA 2 Input 21 DATA 2-RETURN SG
4 DATA 3 Input 22 DATA 3-RETURN SG
5 DATA 4 Input 23 DATA 4-RETURN SG
6 DATA 5 Input 24 DATA 5-RETURN SG
7 DATA 6 Input 25 DATA 6-RETURN SG
8 DATA 7 Input 26 DATA 7-RETURN SG
9 DATA 8 Input 27 DATA 8-RETURN SG
10 ACK Output 28 ACK -RETURN SG
11 BUSY Output 29 BUSY -RETURN SG
12 PE Output 30 PE -RETURN SG
13 SELECT Output 31
14 32 FAULT Output
15 33
16 34
17 FG Frame Ground 35
18 24KΩ (+5V) 36

9.3 Description of the Input/Output Signal

Pin No. Signal Name Direction Description

The pulse width of the strobe pulse to read data should be set to
more than 1µs.
1 STROBE Input
Data is imported from the front when the normal condition “High”
becomes “Low”.
DATA1 to DATA1 = LSB DATA8 = MSB
2-9 DATA8 Input Regular Logical Code
ASCII or JIS7 and 8
A “Low” level pulse signal is sent to the host when the data is
10 ACK Output
successfully imported.
The Output is executed at the “Low” level when the printer can
11 BUSY Output receive data. An error or Buffer Near Full for reception with the
printer occurs, and the “High” level is kept.
Label printing is completed and the level is “High” when there is
12 PE Output no label setting.
When data is ready to receive, the “High” level is maintained,
13 SELECT Output
otherwise it becomes the “Low” level.
When an error occurs with the printer, the level becomes “Low”.
32 FAULT Output
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10. High Speed Serial Interface

The serial interface for this printer complies with the RS-232C
specification.

10.1 Basic Specifications

Interface Board

DSW1

OFF 8 bit
DSW1 1-1 Data Bit Length ON 7 bit

1) Character Structure 1-2

OFF OFF NONE
OFF ON EVEN
Parity Bit
2) Transfer Rate 1-3 (2-3)
ON OFF ODD
ON ON Not Used
3) Protocol OFF 1 bit
1-4 Stop Bit ON 2 bit
OFF OFF 9600bps
1-5 OFF ON 19200bps
Baud Rate
1-6 ON OFF 38400bps
(5-6)
ON ON 57600bps
OFF OFF Ready/Busy
1-7 OFF ON Xon-Xoff
Protocol
1-8 ON OFF Status 3
(7-8)
ON ON Status 4 (DSW2-8 On = Status 2

* Switching between one item and multiple reception can be

done with the printer’s DSW2-5.
Synchronization Type Pacing Synchronization Type
Maximum Reception Buffer 2.95MB
0 Mbyte 2.95M byte
Capacity Near Full

Available 0.95Mbyte

Near Full C ancel

Available 1.95Mbyte

Codes Used ASCII Character Codes (7 bits)

Printer Side DB-25S (Equivalent) (Male)
Connector
Cable Side DB-25P (Equivalent) (Female)
Cable Length Less than 5 m
Transfer Format b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b6 b7 b8
Start Stop
Note: When a 7-bit unit is used, the b8 is omitted.
.
High Level: +5 to +12V
Signal Level
Low Level: –5 to –12V

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10.2 Ready/Busy
This protocol controls the reception of the print data using the
hardware signal control without any software procedures. In
addition, one item reception and multiple reception can be
switched using DSW.
The receival of data is not guaranteed when the print data (STX
+ ESC+ "A" - ESC+ "Z" + ETX) is sent from the host under the
following conditions:
1) When the printer is off-line.
2) When an error occurs with the printer.

10.2.1 Line Connection

1) DB-25P 2) DB-9P
Printer Host Printer Host
FG 1 1 FG FG 1
SD 2 3 RD SD 2 2 RD
RD 3 2 SD RD 3 3 SD
RS 4 5 CS RS 4 8 CS
CS 5 4 RS CS 5 7 RS
DR 6 20 ER DR 6 4 ER
SG 7 7 SG SG 7 5 SG
ER 20 6 DR ER 20 6 DR

10.2.2 Description of the Input/Output Signal

Signal Direction
Pin No. Description
Name
1 FG - Frame Ground
2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.
3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.
4 RS Output A “Low” level results, when an error occurs.
5 CS Input Always keep it in “High”.
6 DR Input Always keep it in “High”.
7 SG - Signal Ground
20 ER Output The output is “High”, when the printer accepts data.
A “Low” level results, when an error occurs or the printer
is off-line.

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10.3 X-ON/OFF
This protocol instructs the host whether data can be received or
not from the printer by sending the "XON" (hex digit 11H) or
"XOFF" (hex digit 13H) code to the SD line.
It can also be switched between the One Item Reception and the
Multiple Reception mode by using the DSW.
The receival of data is not guaranteed when the print data (STX
+ ESC+ "A" - ESC+ "Z" + ETX) is sent from the host under the
following conditions:
1) When the printer is off-line.
2) When an error occurs with the printer.

10.3.1 Line Connection

Host Printer
FG 1 FG
RD 2 SD
SD 3 RD
SG 7 SG

Note: Some host types require that the CS and RS loop on

the host side (always keep CS and RS "High").

10.3.2 Input and Output Signal

Pin No. Signal Direction Description

Name
1 FG - Frame Ground

2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.

3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.

7 SG - Signal Ground

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10.4 Status 4 Return

The objective of this protocol is to control the printer status from
the upper level host and return the status from the printer by
receiving the request command from the host.
Please note that the status is immediately returned after receiv-
ing the request command.
When the return protocol is set, the reception mode is in the mul-
tiple reception.

10.4.1 Line Connection

1)DB-25P 2)DB-9P
Printer Host Printer Host
FG 1 1 FG FG 1
SD 2 3 RD SD 2 2 RD
RD 3 2 SD RD 3 3 SD
RS 4 5 CS RS 4 8 CS
CS 5 4 RS CS 5 7 RS
DR 6 20 ER DR 6 4 ER
SG 7 7 SG SG 7 5 SG
ER 20 6 DR ER 20 6 DR

Note: Some host types require that the CS and RS loop on

the host side (always keep CS and RS "High"). There-
fore the host type must be confirmed before connect-
ing the line

10.4.2 Input and Output Signal

Pin No. Signal Direction Description

Name
1 FG - Frame Ground
2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.
3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.
7 SG - Signal Ground

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10.4.3 Return Status

For this protocol, the printer condition and response are
returned to the host as the status by receiving two types of
request command or print command.
The following is a description of each request command and
return status.
1) Status Request command
In Receiving this command, the ID number of the reception data
that is currently being printed, the printer condition, the remain-
ing paper and Job Name are returned to the host. When the
printing is completed and it there is no reception data or ID num-
ber command specified, the ID number returns a space (hex
digit 20H) and the print number returns all "0" (hex digit 30H).
1. Command ENQ (Hex 05H)
2. Return Status Format

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3. Return Status List

Description ASCII Hex

Off-line condition No Error 0 30
Ribbon Near End 1 31
Buffer Near Full 2 32
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full 3 33
Print Stop (without error) 4 34
On-line condition Wait for reception No Error A 41
Ribbon Near End B 42
Buffer Near Full C 43
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full D 44
Print Stop (without error) E 45
Printing Without error G 47
Ribbon Near End H 48
Buffer Near Full I 49
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full J 4A
Print Stop (without error) K 4B
Wait for Without error M 4D
dispenser and Ribbon Near End N 4E
cut Buffer Near Full O 4F
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full P 50
Print Stop (without error) Q 51
Analyze/Edit Without error S 53
Ribbon Near End T 54
Buffer Near Full U 55
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full V 56
Print Stop (without error) W 57
Error Detection Printer Head Open b 62
Paper End c 63
Ribbon End d 64
Media Error e 65
Sensor Error f 66
Printer Head Error g 67
Cover Open h 68
Card Error i 69
Cutter Error j 6A
Other Errors k 6B

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2) Cancel Request command

Once this command has been received, printing is terminated
and all data in the reception buffer is deleted.
The status returned informs that the above procedure has been
completed.
1. Command CAN (Hex 18H)
2. Return Status list
Return Status Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

3) Print Command
Once the print command has been received printing starts.
(ESC+"A" - ESC+"Z").
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Return Status List
Return Status Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

4) Print Stop Request

The printing stops when this command has been received.
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Command DLE (Hex 10H)
2. Return Status List

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

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5) Print Start Request

The printer cancels the Print Operation Stop mode and starts
printing when this command has been received.
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Command DC1 (Hex 11H)
2. Return Status List

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

For more details about ID commands, refer to the "Basic Com-

mand Reference".

10.4.4 Other Return Status

1) Printer Operation Setting Request
Printer Operation Setting is returned to the host when this com-
mand has been received.
1. Command SOH (01H) + MG
2. Return Status List

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No. Item Description Byte

1 Print Type 00H: Thermal transfer 1
01H: Thermal
2 Printer Head 00H: 200 (dpi) 8 (head/mm) 1
Density 01H: 300 (dpi) 12 (head/mm)
3 Print Speed 00H: 2 (inch/s) 50 (mm/s) 1
01H: 3 (inch/s) 75 (mm/s)
02H: 4 (inch/s) 100 (mm/s)
03H: 5 (inch/s) 125 (mm/s)
04H: 6 (inch/s) 150 (mm/s)
05H: 7 (inch/s) 175 (mm/s)
06H: 8 (inch/s) 200 (mm/s)
07H: 9 (inch/s) 225 (mm/s)
08H: 10 (inch/s) 250 (mm/s)
4 Print 00H: Continuous 1
Operation 01H: Tear Off
02H: Cutter
03H: Dispenser
04H: Linerless
5 Cutter 00H: Operation 1 (Printer Head 1
Operation position)
01H: Operation 2 (Cutter position)
02H: Operation 3 (No back feed)
6 Dispenser 00H: Operation 1 (Printer Head 1
Operation position)
01H: Operation 2 (Dispenser position)
7 Linerless 00H: Linerless (Cutter position) 1
Operation 01H: Linerless (No back feed)
8 Print Density Density Specification A (41H) : A 2
B (42H) : B
C (43H) : C
D (44H) : D
E (45H) : E
F (46H) : F
Density level 00H : Density 1
01H : Density 2
02H : Density 3
03H : Density 4
04H : Density 5

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No. Item Description Byte

9 Sensor Type 00H:Reflection sensor (eye mark) 1
01H:See-through sensor (space
between label)
02H:Sensor ignore type
10 0 Slash 00H: Invalid 1
01H: Valid
11 Kanji code 00H: JIS code 1
01H: Shift JIS code
12 Label 00H: Adhesive Label 1
Specification 01H: Non-adhesive Label
13 Initial Feed 00H: Invalid 1
01H: Valid
14 Proportional 00H: Fixed pitch specification 1
Pitch 01H: Proportional pitch specification
15 Vertical label 00H-C80H(0-3200dot) 203dpi 2
size 00H-12C0H(0-4800dot) 305dpi
16 Horizontal 00H-340H(0-832dot) 203dpi 2
label size 00H-4E0H(0-1248dot) 305dpi
17 Vertical 00H-3E7H(0-999dot) 203dpi 2
starting point FFFFH-FC19H(–1 - –999dot) 305dpi
correction
value
18 Horizontal 00H-320H(0-800dot) 2
starting point FFFFH-FCE0H(–1 - –800dot)
correction
value
19 Label Pitch 00H-63H(0-99dot) 1
Offset FFH-9DH(–1 - –99dot)
20 Tear Off 00H-63H(0-99dot) 1
Offset FFH-9DH(–1 - –9dot)
21 Cutter Off 00H-63H(0-99dot) 1
Offset FFH-9DH(–1 - –99dot)
22 Dispenser 00H-63H(0-99dot) 1
Offset FFH-9DH(–1 - –99dot)
23 Space size 08H-40H(8-64dot) 1
between
label
24 Alarm sound 00H: Enable 1
setting 01H: Disable

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2) Printer Counter Information Request

The Printer Counter Information is returned when this command
has been received.
1. Command SOH (01H) + ME
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Life Counter + Head Counter 1 + head Counter 2
+ Head Counter 3 +
Cutter Counter + Dispenser Counter + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Life Counter Current Counter (dot) 8
2 Head Counter 1 Current Head Counter (dot) 4
3 Head Counter 2 Previous Head Counter (dot) 4
4 Head Counter 3 Two Head Counters before (dot) 4
5 Cutter Counter Current Cutter Counter (dot) 4
6 Dispenser Counter Current Dispenser Counter (dot) 4

3) Sensor Level Information Request

The sensor level information is returned when this command is
received.
1. Command SOH (01H) + SG
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Eye Mark Sensor Level + Gap Sensor Level + Dis-
penser Sensor + Head Open Sensor + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Eye Mark Sensor Level AD Converted Value “0-255” (Binary data) 1
2 Gap Sensor Level AD Converted Value “0-255” (Binary data) 1
3 Dispenser Sensor 0: No Label 1
1: With Label
4 Head Open Sensor 0: Head Open 1
1: Head Close

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4) Printer Head Status Request

The Head Condition Information of the printer is returned when
this command has been received.
1. Command SOH (01H) + HC
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Head Condition Flag + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Head Condition Flag 0: Normal 1
1: Printer Head is run out

5) System Version Information Request

The System Version Information of the printer is returned when
this command has been received.
1. Command SOH (01H) + SB
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Printer System Version + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 OS ASCII Code 10
2 Printer firmware ASCII Code 10
3 Interface ASCII Code 10
4 Font ASCII Code 10
5 Font download ASCII Code 10

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6) Empty Memory Area Information Request

The Empty Memory Area Information of the printer is returned
when this command has been received.
1. Command SOH (01H) + EB
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Empty Memory Area + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Empty Area of Font Binary Data 4
2 General Area of Font Binary Data 4
3 Form Overlay Empty Area Binary Data 4
4 Form Overlay General Area Binary Data 4
5 Graphic Empty Area Binary Data 4
6 Graphic General Area Binary Data 4

7) Form Overlay Registration Information Request

The Form Overlay Registration Information is returned when this
command has been received.
1. Command SOH (01H) +FO
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Form Overlay Registration Information + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Registration Number 01-99 (ASCII code) 2
2 Registration number Registration Name (ASCII code) 16

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8) Character Structure Information Request

The Character Structure Information is returned when this com-
mand has been receiveds.
1. Command SOH (01H) + FG
2. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Font ID Number ASCII code specification 2
2 Logo/Character selection 0: Character 2
1: Logo
3 Font Name ASCII code specification 32
4 Font Style (decor) ASCII code specification 12
5 Font Size (point) ASCII code specification 4
6 Character width Dot specification (Binary code) 2
7 Character height Dot specification (Binary code) 2
8 Font Size (one character byte) Byte Specification (Binary code) 4
9 Font Registration Number Binary code specification 4
10 Font Data Header Address Binary Code 4
11 Total Size Binary Code 4
12 Vertical Flag Vertical/horizontal 2
13 Character Pitch Fixed pitch/Variable pitch 1
14 Family Family attribute 1
15 Character set Character set 1
16 Italics Italics attribute 1
17 Weight Emphasis attribute 2
18 Average Character Width Dot specification 2
19 Accent Dot specification 2
20 Registration Start code Registration Start code for one byte character 2
21 Registration End code Registration End code for one byte character 2
22 Extra/Additional 8
23 Code Binary Code 2
24 Horizontal Effective Size Binary Code 2
25 Left Gap Size Binary Code 2
. . . .
. . . .
. Code Binary Code 2
. Horizontal Effective Size Binary Code 2
. Left Gap Size Binary Code 2

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9) Interface Connection Information Request

The Interface Connection Information is returned when this
command has been received.
The above command works only with the ET/ER series.
1. Command SOH (01H) +IG
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Interface Connection Type + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Interface Connection Type 0: IEEE1284 1
1: Serial
2: LAN
3: USB

10) Serial Interface Specification Information Request

The Serial Interface Specification Information is returned when
this command is received.
The above command works only with the ET/ER series.
1. Command SOH (01H) + H2
2. Return Status Format
"STX" + Serial Interface Specification Information + "ETX"
3. Return Status List
No. Item Description Byte
1 Baud Rate 0: 9600 1
1: 19200
2: 38400
3: 57600
2 Date bit 0: 8bit 1
1: 7bit
3 Parity bit 0: Non Party 1
1: Odd
2: Even
4 Stop bit 0: 1bit 1
1: 2bit
5 Control 0: ER Control (One Item Reception) 1
1: ER Control (Multiple Reception)
2: Xon-Xoff Control
3: Status 4
4: Status 3

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10.5 Return Status 3

With the above protocol protocol, the status of the printer is
returned to the host by activating the Status Request command
in order to be able to control the printer from the host. Please
note that the status is returned immediately after receiving the
request command.
When this communication protocol is set, the reception mode is
in Multiple Reception.
The receival of data is not guaranteed when the print data (STX
+ ESC+ "A" - ESC+ "Z") is sent from the host under the following
conditions:
1) When the printer is off-line.
2) When an error occurs with the printer.

10.5.1 Line Connection

Host Printer
FG 1 FG
RD 2 SD
SD 3 RD
SG 7 SG

Note: Some host types require that the CS and RS loop on

the host side (always keep CS and RS "High").

10.5.2 Input and Output Signal

Signal
Pin No. Direction Description
Name
1 FG - Frame Ground

2 SD Output Data transferred from the printer to the host

3 RD Input Data transferred from the host to the printer

7 SG - Signal Ground

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10.5.3 Return Status

The printer condition and response are returned as status to the
host by receiving two types of request command or print com-
mand.
The following is a description of each request command and
return status.
1) Status Request command
Receiving this command, the ID number of the reception data
that is currenctly printing, the printer condition and the amount
of paper remaining are returned to the host. When the printing
is completed, and if there is no reception data or ID number
command, the ID number returns a space (hex digit 20H) and
the print number returns all "0" (hex digit 30H).
1. Command ENQ (Hex 05H)
2. Return Status Format
STX(Hex 02H)
ETX(Hex 03H)

STX ID Number Status Remaining Print Number ETX

(11 Byte)
From 000000 to 999999

The ID number is set according to the ID number command specified by ESC+ “A” - ESC+ “Z”.
If there is more than one reception data, the ID number of the reception data that is
currently being printed is returned.

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3. Status List
Description ASCII Hex
Off-line condition No Error 0 30
Ribbon Near End 1 31
Buffer Near Full 2 32
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full 3 33
On-line condition Wait for No Error A 41
reception Ribbon Near End B 42
Buffer Near Full C 43
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full D 44
During No Error G 47
Printing Ribbon Near End H 48
Buffer Near Full I 49
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full J 4A
Wait for No Error M 4D
dispenser Ribbon Near End N 4E
Buffer Near Full O 4F
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full P 50
Analyze/Edit No Error S 53
Ribbon Near End T 54 The print number may no
be set according to the
Buffer Near Full U 55 edit/analyze timing.
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full V 56
Error detection Reception Buffer Full a 61
(Off-line condition) Printer Head Open b 62
Paper End c 63
Ribbon End d 64
Media Error e 65
Sensor Error f 66
Printer Head Error g 67
Cover Open h 68
Card Error i 69
Cutter Error j 6A
Other Errors k 6B

2) Cancel Request command

Printing is terminated and all data in the reception buffer is
deleted when this command is received.
The status returned informs that the above procedure has been
completed.
1. Command CAN (Hex 18H)
2. Return Status and Format
Status Return Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

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3) Print command
Once the print command has been recelved printing starts.
(ESC+"A" - ESC+"Z").
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Return Status and Format
Status Return Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

Example of Status ID Specification:

<A>
<ID>01
<V>100<H>100<P>2<L>0202<XU>ABC
<Q>1
<Z>

10.6 Return Status 2

This protocol offers compatibility with the previous models.

10.6.1 Line Connection

Host Printer
FG 1 FG
RD 2 SD
SD 3 RD
SG 7 SG
Note: Some host types require that the CS and RS loop on
the host side (always keep CS and RS "High"). There-
fore, the host type must be confirmed before con-
necting the line.

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10.6.2 Input and Output Signal

Signal
Pin No. Direction Description
Name
1 FG - Frame Ground

2 SD Output The data transferred from the printer to the host.

3 RD Input The data transferred from the host to the printer.

7 SG - Signal Ground

10.6.3 Return Status

The printer condition and response are returned as the status to
the host by receiving two types of request command or print
command. The following is a description of each request com-
mand and return status.
1) Status Request command
When this command is received, the condition of the data
received, the buffer and the printer are sent to the host.
1. Command ENQ (Hex 05H)
2. Return Status Format

STX Status 1 Status 2 Status 3 CR LF ETX ( 7 Byte) STX (Hex 02H)

ETX (Hex 03H)

Printer Status
LF (Hex 0AH)
Condition of Reception buffer
CR (Hex 0DH)
Condition of Received data

3. Status List
Condition of Received data
Status Return Description
“0” (Hex 30H) Shows that the text is received without error.
“1” (Hex 31H) Shows that the text is received with error
(communication error or reception buffer overrun).

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Condition of Reception buffer

Status Return Description
“0” (Hex 30H) Shows that the reception buffer is empty.
“9” (Hex 39H) Shows that the reception buffer is full.

Printer Status
Status Return Description
“0” (Hex 30H) Normal (data ready to receive)
“1” (Hex 31H) Off-line or printing is stopped
“@” (Hex 40H) Ribbon End
“A” (Hex 41H) Paper End
“B” (Hex 42H) Cutter Error
“E” (Hex 45H) Printer Head Open
“G” (Hex 47H) Printer Head Error
“J” (Hex 4AH) Card Error

2) Cancel Request command

Printing is terminated and all data in the reception buffer is
deleted when this command is received.
Since this command does not return the status, the next data
should be send after a 5 m/s delay time interral, once the Cancel
Request command has been sent. This command is also effec-
tive when the printer is off-line or an error occurs.
1. Command CAN (Hex 18H)

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11. IEEE 1248 Interface

The parallel interface for this printer complies with the Centron-
ics/IEEE1284 specification.

11.1 Basic Specifications

Connector Printer Amphenol (DDK) 57-40360 (equivalent)
Cable Amphenol (DDK) 57-30360 (equivalent)

Cable Length Less than 3m

Signal Level High Level : +2.4 to +5.0V
Low Level : –0.0 to –0.4V
Setting Either the One/Multiple Item mode communication can be selected
Communication with the DSW 2-5 (enhanced series)
State DSW 2-5 Communication State
ON One Item Reception
OFF Multiple Reception

The following communication state can be set with the <I1> command.

Item Setting Area

One/Multiple Item
Control (CT series only)
Reception

Only for the CT4xx series.

Interface Setting Since a parallel interface is the standard interface, if an
extended interface is connected to the printer, select the
parallel interface by turning the DSW 8 ON.
DSW 8 Interface
ON IEEE1284
OFF Extended Interface

2.95MB
Maximum 0M B 2.95M B
Near Full
Reception Buffer
Remaining 0.95MB
Capacity
Near Full
Cancel
Remaining 1.95MB

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11.2 Line Connection

The following is the parallel cable line connection that comes
with the printer.
Please use an IEEE1284 standard cable (accessory).

D-SUB 25P Microribbon 36P

GND GND

1 1
18 19
2 2
19 20
3 3
19 21
4 4
20 22
5 5
20 23
6 6
21 24
7 7
21 25
8 8
22 26
9 9
22 27
10 10
24 28
11 11
23 29
12 12
24 28
13 13
24 28
14 14
25 30
15 32
23 29
16 31
25 30
17 36
25 30

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11.3 Connector Pin Allocation

The following is the pin allocation for each signal when the pin
complies with the centronics standard. Please note that when
compliant with the IEEE1284 standard, the line connection com-
plies with the IEEE1284-B Type connector standard.
Pin No. Signal Name Description Pin No. Signal Name Description
1 nStrobe Input 19 Signal Ground
2 Data 1 Input 20 Signal Ground
3 Data 2 Input 21 Signal Ground
4 Data 3 Input 22 Signal Ground
5 Data 4 Input 23 Signal Ground
6 Data 5 Input 24 Signal Ground
7 Data 6 Input 25 Signal Ground
8 Data 7 Input 26 Signal Ground
9 Data 8 Input 27 Signal Ground
10 nAck Output 28 Signal Ground
11 Busy Output 29 Signal Ground
12 Perror Output 30 Signal Ground
13 Select Output 31 nInit Input
14 nAutoFd Input 32 nFAULT Output
15 33
16 Logic GND 34
17 Chassis Gnd 36
18 Peripheral Logic High Input 36 nSELECTIN Input

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11.4 The Input and Output Signal

When the pin complies with the centronics standard, each signal
line connection is as follows. Please note that when compliant
with the IEEE1284 standard, each signal line connection com-
plies with the IEEE1284 standard.
Pin No. Signal Name Direction Description
1 nStrobe Input This is the synchronization signal to read from Data 1 to Data
8 so a LOW active pulse is required.
2-9 Data 1 - Data 8 Input Data 1 is LSB (the lowest level bit) for Data input of 8 bits
parallel and Data 8 is MSB (the highest level bit).
10 nAck Output This is a pulse signal of LOW active and indicates that the
data received has been imported.
11 Busy Output This is a HIGH active signal and indicates that the printer
cannot receive data.
12 Perror Output This is a HIGH active signal and indicates that the labels are
running out.
13 Select Output This is a HIGH active signal and indicates that the printer can
receive data.
14 nAutoFd Input This is a signal when the IEEE1284 standard is employed.
17 Chassis Gnd This is connected to the frame ground.
18 Peripheral Logic High Output The voltage of the printer is +5V.
19 - 30 Signal Ground This is connected to the ground for each signal.
31 nInit Input This is a pulse signal for LOW active that requires initialization
of the printer.
32 nFault Output This is a pulse signal for LOW active and indicates that an
error occurred with the printer.
36 nSelecetin Input This is a signal when IEEE1284 is employed.

11.5 Return Status

For this protocol, the printer condition and response are
returned as the status to the host by receiving two types of
request command or print command. The following is a descrip-
tion of each request command and return status.
1) Status Request command
Receiving this command, the ID number of the data that is cur-
rently being printed, the printer condition and the remaining
paper are returned to the host. If the printing is completed and
if there is no reception data or the ID number command is not
specified, the ID number returns a space (Hex 20H) and the print
number returns all "0" (Hex 30H).
1. Command ENQ (Hex 05H)
2 .Return Status Format

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3. Return Status List

Description ASCII Hex
Off-line No Error 0 30
Ribbon Near End 1 31
Buffer Near Full 2 32
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full 3 33
Print Stop (without error) 4 34
On-line Wait for Without error A 41
reception Ribbon Near End B 42
Buffer Near Full C 43
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full D 44
Print Stop (without error) E 45
Printing Without error G 47
Ribbon Near End H 48
Buffer Near Full I 49
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full J 4A
Print Stop (without error) K 4B
Wait for Without error M 4D
dispenser Ribbon Near End N 4E
and cut Buffer Near Full O 4F
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full P 50
Print Stop (without error) Q 51
Analyze/Edit Without error S 53
Ribbon Near End T 54
Buffer Near Full U 55
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full V 56
Print Stop (without error) W 57
Error Detection Printer Head Open b 62
Label End c 63
Ribbon End d 64
Media Error e 65
Sensor Error f 66
Printer Head Error g 67
Cover Open h 68
Card Error i 69
Cutter Error j 6A
Other Errors k 6B

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2) Cancel Request command

Once this command has been received, printing is terminated
and all data in the reception buffer is deleted.
The status returned informs that the above procedure has been
completed.
1. Command CAN (Hex 18H)
2. Return Status list
Return Status Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

3) Print Command
Once the print command has been received printing starts.
(ESC+"A" - ESC+"Z").
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Return Status List
Return Status Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

4) Print Stop Request

The printing stops when this command has been received.
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Command DLE (Hex 10H)
2. Return Status List

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

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5) Print Start Request

The printer cancels the Print Operation Stop mode and starts
printing when this command has been received.
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Command DC1 (Hex 11H)
2. Return Status List

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

For more details about ID commands, refer to the "Basic Com-

mand Reference".

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12. LAN Interface

12.1 Software Specifications
Supported Protocol TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/
Internet Protocol)
Network Layer ARP (Address Resolution Protocol),
RARP (Reverse Address Resolution Pro-
tocol), IP (Internetwork Protocol), ICMP
(Internet Control Message Protocol)
Session Layer TCP (Transmission Control Protocol),
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
Application Layer LPR, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), TEL-
NET, BOOTP (Bootstrap Protocol), DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
• The Print data can be transferred by using LPR of TCP/IP,
FTP and the original Socket protocols.
• The printer status can be obtained through the Socket.

12.2 TCP/IP Specifications

The LPD and FTP can be used as printing protocols with TCP/
IP protocol. TELNET can be used to set/change the parame-
ters. Frthermore the parameters and IP address can be set from
Windows using the utility "IPSETUP".
For more information, refer to the "Printer Driver Documenta-
tion".
The Printing and status are monitored under the Socket I/F.
However, multiple connections cannot be maintained simulta-
neously with one socket connection.
The LPD of the TCP/IP is supported under Windows NT. Since
the LPD is not available under Windows 95/98, printing cannot
be done. However, you can print directly by using application
software available from a PC shop.

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12.3 LPD Specifications

The LPD protocol is compatible with RFC1179 and processes
the list of logical printer names as queue names. There are three
queue names such as lp, sjis and euc.
In addition, a banner page can be printed when you setup the
parameters properly.
Queue Name Kanji Filter Application Input Kanji Code
lp No N/A
sjis Yes Shift JIS
euc Yes EUC

When a job is sent by lpr, the transmission sequence of the data

file/control file does not affect the printing operation. In addition,
when a banner page is set, a banner page is added for each
data file.
Job cancellation by lpr is not supported.

12.4 FTP Specifications

The FTP protocol is compatible with RFC959. It processes the
list of logical printer names according to the transfer direction
directory and the file transfer that is executed as the printing
operation for the directory. Please note that ASCII (A), BINARY
(I) or TENEX (L8) can be specified but the mode depends on the
client.
In addition, a banner page can be printed when the parameters
are setup properly.
There are three directory names such as lp, sjis and euc.
Queue Name Kanji Filter Application Input Kanji Code
lp No N/A
sjis Yes Shift JIS
euc Yes EUC

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12.5 TELNET Specifications

The TELNET protocol is compatible with RFC854. This interface
is of an interactive menu type and Change to Internal Setting,
Reference and View Status is possible. In order to change the
setting, you must enter the 'root' user and password when log-
ging in. There is no default setting for the ROOT password
(Return only).
<Example of TELNET command execution>
The following messages appear when you enter "TELNET
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (IP address)" upon a MS-DOS command
prompt.
SATO ET/ER Series Ver 1.0.0.0 TELNET server.
Copyright 1999(C) SATO Corporation.
login: root
'root' user needs password to login
password:
User 'root' logged in

No. Message Value (level.1)

-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 : Setup TCP/IP
2 : Setup printer port
3 : Display status
96 : Rest to factory set
97 : Reboot
98 : Quit setup
99 : Exit setup
Please select(1-99)?

For more information on [1: Setup TCP/IP] and [2: Setup printer
port], refer to 7. Setting/Display Item.

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12.6 Other Specifications

Each function for the DSW of the LAN interface card is assigned
as follows:
DSW ON OFF
SW-1 Not Used Default
SW-2 EEPROM Initialization -
SW-3 Setting Information Print -
SW-4 Print Diagnosis Print -

Each LED executes the following operation while an application

is running.
LED Operation
LINK10 Lights up when an application recognizes the connection as
a 10BASE-T.
LINK100 Lights up when an application recognizes the connection as
a 100BASE-TX.
STAT Lights up at a constant interval (10msec) when a packet is
received.

Caution: Always turn OFF the first DSW of the LAN interface
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12.7 Setting/Display Item

The following are sections and parameters that can be set or
referred to.
TCP/IP Related Setting
Parameter Name Setting Range Default Setting (Factory Preset)
TCP/IP protocol ENABLE/DISABLE ENABLE
IP address 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 (Acquired externally)
Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0 (Calculated by IP address)
Gateway address 0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 0.0.0.0
RARP protocol ENABLE/DISABLE ENABLE
BOOTP protocol ENABLE/DISABLE ENABLE
ROOT password Any alphanumeric string [7] No password

Printer Port Related Setting

Parameter Name Setting Range Default Setting (Factory Preset)
BOJstring Any string and special string [31] (*1) Null
EOJstring Any string and special string [31] (*1) Null
BOJstring(KANJI) Any string and special string [31] (*1) Null
EOJstring(KANJI) Any string and special string [31] (*1) Null
PRINTER type ASCII, SJIS, EUC, LIPS, PR201, ESC/P-E
PR201-E, ESC/P, ESC/P-E,
ESC/Page, FMPR, N5263, J31, PS
TAB size 0-16 8
Page width 0-255 0
Page length 0-255 0
Banner output NO/YES NO

* The value in [ ] is a limited number.

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(*1) The following alternative expression can be used with the

special string.
Alternative Expression Corresponding Code
\b Backspace code (0x08)
\t Tab code (0x09)
\n Return code (0x0d)
\v Vertical tab code (0x0b)
\r Carriage return code (0x0a)
\f Page feed code (0x0c)
\xnn Hexadecimal code expressed by nn (0xnn)
\” “ mark (0x22)
\\ \ mark (0x5c)

12.8 Socket Communication

Port1024 is used for printing data and Port1025 is used for
printer status return (the port number is fixed) when the TCP/IP
Socket server function is used.
However, each Socket cannot connect to multiple sessions.
When the print data is being transferred, the LPR and FTP can
be used instead of the Socket. While LPR or FTP is connecting,
the Socket (Port1024) cannot be connected.
1) When printing is executed by Socket.

Printing data Port1024

PC SATO Printer
Status Port1025

2) When printing is executed by LPR or FTP.

Printing data LPR or FTP

PC SATO Printer
Status Port1025

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12.9 Session Connection/Disconnection

The connection and disconnection of the printing data port
(Port1024) and the status return port (Port1025) are executed
as follows when the Socket server function is used.

LAN connected
PC
Printer

LISTEN
CONNECT
CONNECT ACCEPT
successful
Printing data
Printer output
Printing data
Printer output

CLOSE

CLOSE
CONNECT
complete
LISTEN

LAN connected
PC
Printer

LISTEN
CONNECT
ACCEPT
CONNECT
successful Printer status

Status request
Printer status

CLOSE
CLOSE
CONNECT
Terminated
LISTEN

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12.10 Printer Status

There are three types of statuses returned form the LAN inter-
face.
1) 2 Port Connections/Periodic Response Mode (Status 4)
1024 is used for the data port and 1025 for the status
return.
The printer status is output periodically. In addition, the
update printer status is output with the Status Request
command.
2) 2 Port Connections/ENQ Response Mode (Status 4)
1024 is used for the data port and 1025 for the status
return.
The printer status is output with the Status Request com-
mand received from the host.
3) One Port Connection/ENQ Response Mode (Status 3)
(only for e series).
1024 is used for both the data port and status response
port.
ACK is output using the Print Request command received
from the host and the Printer
Status is output using the Status Request command.

The status mode is switched with the DSW as shown below

(only for „e“ series).
DSW
Protocol
2-5 2-8
ON OFF 2 Port Connections/Periodic Response (Default)
OFF ON Not used
OFF OFF 2 Port Connections/ENQ Response
ON ON 1 Port Connections/ENQ Response

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4) Status Response Data Type

1) 2 Port Connections
Sending Byte ENQ STX ID Number Status Remaining Number JOB Name ETX
4 bytes 1 byte 1 byte 2 bytes 1 byte 6 bytes 16 bytes 1 byte
00h00h00h1Bh 05h 02h 03h

2) 1 Port Connection
STX ID Number Status Remaining Number ETX
1 byte 2 bytes 1 byte 6 bytes 1 byte
02h 03h

For more information on the "status (one byte)", refer to the 11.
Return Status.
1) Port Setting/Periodic Response Mode (Status 4)
The status is returned at an interval of 500ms to 1000ms from
the printer. In addition, when the Status Request command
(ENQ: 05h) is received from the PC, the update printer status
data is returned.

PC Printer

LISTEN
CONNECT
(1024, 1025 port) ACCEPT

CONNECT successful
Printer Status
CONNECT (approximately 500ms
to 1000ms internal)
1025
STATUS request (1024)
(ENQ[05h]) Updated Printer Status
Printer Status (1025)

CLOSE
CLOSE

CONNECT completed
LISTEN

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2) 2 Port Connection/ENQ Response Mode (Status 4)

The update printer status is returned after receiving the Status
Request command (ENQ: 05h) from the PC.

PC Printer

CONNECT LISTEN
(1024, 1025 port)
ACCEPT
CONNECT successful
CONNECT

STATUS request (1024)

(ENQ[05h]) Updated Printer Status
Printer Status (1025)

CLOSE
CLOSE

CONNECT completed
LISTEN

3) 1 Port Connection/ENQ Response Mode (Status 3)

ACK is output by the Print Request command received from the
host and the Printer Status is output by the Status Request com-
mand.
PC Printer

CONNECT LISTEN
(1024 port)
ACCEPT
CONNECT successful
CONNECT

STATUS request (1024)

(ENQ[05h]) Updated Printer Status
Printer Status (1024)

CLOSE
CLOSE

CONNECT completed
LISTEN

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10.11 Return Status

For this protocol, the printer condition and response are
returned as the status to the host by receiving two types of
request command or print command. The following is a descrip-
tion of each request command and return status.
1) Status Request command
Receiving this command, the ID number of the data that is cur-
rently being printed, the printer condition and the remaining
paper are returned to the host. If printing is completed, and there
is no reception data or the ID number command is not specified,
the ID number returns a space (hex digit 20H) and the print num-
ber returns an all "0" (hex digit 30H).
(1) CommandENQ (hex digit 05H)
(2) Return Status List
Description ASCII Hex
Off-line condition No Error 0 30
Ribbon Near End 1 31
Buffer Near Full 2 32
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full 3 33
Print Stop (without error) 4 34
On-line condition Wait for reception No Error A 41
Ribbon Near End B 42
Buffer Near Full C 43
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full D 44
Print Stop (without error) E 45
Printing Without error G 47
Ribbon Near End H 48
Buffer Near Full I 49
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full J 4A
Print Stop (without error) K 4B
Wait for dispenser No error M 4D
and cut Ribbon Near End N 4E
Buffer Near Full O 4F
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full P 50
Print Stop (without error) Q 51
Analyze/ No error S 53
Edit Ribbon Near End T 54
Buffer Near Full U 55
Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near Full V 56
Print Stop (without error) W 57
Error Detection Head Open b 62
Label End c 63
Ribbon End d 64
Media Error e 65
Sensor Error f 66
Head Error g 67
Cover Open h 68
Card Error i 69
Cutter Error j 6A
Other Errors k 6B

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2) Cancel Request command

Once this command has been received, printing is terminated
and all data in the reception buffer is deleted.
The status returned informs that the above procedure has been
completed.
1. Command CAN (Hex 18H)
2. Return Status list
Return Status Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

3) Print Command
Once the print command has been received printing starts.
(ESC+"A" - ESC+"Z").
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Return Status List
Return Status Description
ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

4) Print Stop Request

The printing stops when this command has been received.
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Command DLE (Hex 10H)
2. Return Status List

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

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5) Print Start Request

The printer cancels the Print Operation Stop mode and starts
printing when this command has been received.
The contents of the status inform that the printer has completed
the reception process.
1. Command DC1 (Hex 11H)
2. Return Status List

Return Status Description

ACK (Hex 06H) Shows that there is no error with the printer.
NAK (Hex 15H) Shows that there is an error with the printer.

For more details about ID commands, refer to the "Basic Com-

mand Reference".
Note When the printer data port (1024 port) and the status
port (1025 port) are opened or closed, a 150msec -
200msec interval is required. If the period between
opening after closing is too short, the connection
will be duplicated. A duplicated connection is per-
mitted for the connection (SOCKET OPEN) port
(1024 or 1025) but if another "CONNECT" request is
issued, the second "CONNECT" is disconnected
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13. External Signal Interface

This printer uses an external signal to interface external devices.
The external signal interface only works with the pulse input of
a dispenser (printing is executed by entering an external signal).
However, when an error occurs with the printer, an error signal
is output for the All mode.

Connector 7 1

14 8

Input/Output Circuit

Signal Level High Level: +2.4 to +5.0 V

Low Level: +0.0 to +0.4 V

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13.1 Connector Pin Allocation

Pin Input/ Power Requirement
Signal Name Description Level
No. Output (Voltage and current (Max))
Output when the end of the label 5V
1 Label End Output LOW
is detected 400mA
2 GND Signal ground – – –
Output when the end of the 5V
3 Ribbon End Output LOW
ribbon is detected 400mA
Output when an error occurs
5V
4 Machine Error (printer head open, printer head Output LOW
400mA
error, or transfer error)
High: impedance
Print Start Signal A label is printed each time this
5 Input LOW Low: –15mA or more,
(PRIN) signal is entered
0V
1Print
Completion Output when the printer had 5V
6 Output LOW
Signal (PREND) finished a label. 400mA
High: impedance
Print Repeat Re-print a label that is identical
7 Input LOW Low: –15mA or more,
Signal (PRIN2) to the previous one.
0V
8 Vpu Open collector voltage Input – –
Online / Offline
9 2Status-Mode Output – –
Compiling ready
Output when the remaining
10 Ribbon near end Output High –
Ribbon is ~15m
11 NC Not Connected – – –
12 +24V – Output – 2A
13 +5V – Output – 500mA
14 FG Frame Ground – – –

1 Signal only when print start active (DIP-SW 3-5 ON)

2 Signal selectable by LCD setting (from Firmware Version 2030)

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13.2 Input/Output Signal

1) Input Signal
Item Input Wave

Print completion of one label

Print Start
(PRIN)
Print Repeat
(PRIN2)
Print

Print
Operation
20ms
Completion 1
of Printing
2
(PREND)
3
4
Print repeat (without an external signal)

Print completion of one label

Print Start
(PRIN)
Print Repeat
(PRIN2)
Print
Operation
20ms
Completion 1
of Printing
2
(PREND)
3
4

Print completion of one label

Print repeat (with an external signal)

Print Start
(PRIN)
Print Repeat
(PRIN2)
Print
Operation 20ms
Completion 1
of Printing
2
(PREND)
3
4

Note: For the Print Start Signal (PRIN) and Print Repeat
Signal (PRIN2), maintain the "High" level until the
Print Completion Signal (PREND) is output.
If the Print Start Signal and Print Repeat Signal are
output at the same time, the Print Start Signal is
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cuted.
The Print Repeat Signal is effective from the Print
Operation Completion (QTY=0) to the next print
data reception. The re-issue operation is not exe-
cuted other than during this range.
2) Output Signal
Item Output Wave

Print completion of one label

Print
operation
20ms
1
Basic Operation

Completion
of Printing 2
(PREND)
3
4
Paper End

Ribbon End
Machine
Error

Paper end Head Open Lid open Lid close Head Close

Print
operation

Completion
1
of Printing 2
Paper End

(PREND)
3
4 Paper
Paper End replacement

Ribbon End
Machine
Error

Ribbon End Head Open Head Close

Print
operation

Completion
1
Ribbon End

of Printing 2
(PREND)
3
4
Paper End

Ribbon End Ribbon Replacement

Machine
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Item Output Wave

Head Open Head Close

Print
operation

Completion 1
Machine Error

of Printing 2
(PREND)
3
4
Paper End

Ribbon End
Machine
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13.3 Operation Pulse

There are three types of dispenser pulse input for this printer as
shown below. The next section describes the label process for
each operation mode and its pulse waves.

Dispenser Sensor Pulse Without

Print Part Effective Input Back Feed

With Back Operation

Feed 1

Operation
2

Sensor Pulse With Back Operation

Cutter
Effective Input Feed 1

Operation
2

Sensor Pulse With Back Operation

Disable Input Feed 1

Operation 1: Back feed after printing

Operation 2: Print after back feeding

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